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A place to share some of our thoughts, ideas and musings.
If infrastructure isn’t at the start of your conversation, your strategy is already failing: The NHS boardroom's blind spot
Too often, NHS infrastructure is seen as an afterthought. But if it’s not at the table from the start, your strategy may already be doomed. This post argues for a bold reframing: infrastructure is strategy - and it's time we treated it that way.
A definitive masterclass in urban regeneration: The High Line, New York
Every time I visit New York, I walk the High Line. It’s a brilliant example of urban regeneration - creative and completely connected to the city around it. In this post, I share why it stands out in blending nature with city life.
Visionary pragmatism, and the other creative muscles that NHS infrastructure needs to flex
From visionary pragmatism to empowered action, this post explores the creative capabilities NHS infrastructure needs to unlock transformation. It's time to stop treating creativity as optional - and start using it as the engine of real change.
I always seem to end up here: Mayfield Park, Manchester
Kicking off the Park Life photo blog series right here in the North-West, with one of my all-time favourite spots - Mayfield Park in Manchester. It’s a brilliant example of how a forgotten corner of the city can be completely reimagined. Once a derelict rail depot, Mayfield has been reborn as Manchester’s first new public park in over 100 years.
Creativity or collapse: The health infrastructure ultimatum
Is the NHS at a crossroads? This post explores why creativity is the most critical (and overlooked) skill in infrastructure planning. It's not just about building better buildings; it’s about creating a better future.
What the Shard reminded me about strategy
When you're stuck in the day-to-day noise, it's easy to miss the bigger picture. But perspective changes everything. If your strategy feels lost in complexity, maybe it's time to elevate your view.
Park Life: Our first photo blog series
Park Life is a new photo blog series that explores urban green spaces. I love taking photos, so through visual storytelling and brief reflections, this series is a space to share the urban green spaces I’ve loved.