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The Golden Nebula Room

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  The Golden Nebula Room The Golden Nebula Room is an immersive experience where cutting-edge light and environmental control technology create a captivating display. Witness the real-time synergy of intellect and aesthetic design, and contemplate the realm of possibility. Her upward gaze, filled with a quiet wonder, hints at a profound connection with the intricate systems around her. You can almost feel the vibrant energy of the space, a symphony of shimmering light flares and glowing conduits dancing through the air. Each ethereal spark illuminates the delicate gold mechanisms and graceful, floating drones, whispering tales of cutting-edge technology seamlessly powering this haven for interstellar travellers. It's a place where innovation isn't just a concept, but a tangible hum in the very atmosphere, promising endless discovery and the thrill of cosmic journeys yet to come. JJFBbennett music https://www.jjfbbennett.com/2025/05/pre-raphaelite-spirit-rejuvenated-spice.html T...

Education Drivers, Innovation, Culture and Targets

Education Drivers   (Fullan) personalised student centred capacity systemness System Needs & Change   (Clayton Christensen) efficiency (faster & cheaper) sustaining (improve current system needs), disruptive (make complicated solutions simpler) Enabler Technologies  internet ubiquitous mobile efficient (cost and HR support) rich content Purpose and Target Doing the same things the same way will not work Move from a centralised authority to a discreet and   targeted system focus on targeted client audiences (not at the system middle) view schools as interconnected cottage industries focus on teaching and learning work practices (Hattie) Why, then how then  what  Innovation and Culture innovation is as important for leaders as strategy and operational excellence Innovation to enable continuous improvement (not big bang) Disciplined, deliberate, relentless Developing business units cultur...

Strategy and Culture

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Culture eats strategy  Culture can be identified in a business unit's artifacts : vision,  norms,  symbols,  beliefs,  behaviors, and  traditions. Strategy - successful strategies need supportive cultures.   Issue Q : How does a business unit get the best out of strategy in periods of uncertainty and structural change. (How do you get buy-in to achieve what needs to be achieved?) ---------------------------------------------------   The Culture of a Business Unit   Business Unit Questions: How do our artifacts describe us? What artifacts actively attracts people to use our services? What artifacts actively discourage success? Immediate culture questions Vision and Mission  how is the vision made evident throughout all of our activities? is the vision and mission persuasive?  Collaboration  how do our projects cross support and benefit each other? Education  how do...