Resources
A growing list of things I’ve enjoyed reading and/or find interesting and inspiring.
Why Software Is Eating The World
An oldie but a goodie. Published in 2011 by Marc Andreessen, this is still a brilliant and worthwhile read.
GDS Social Media Playbook
Freshly updated in 2020. Helpful to use as background when explaining how social media works to people unfamilar with it.
How to Exchange Feedback Gracefully
From Makers Chief Joy Officer Dana Svoboda, this is a brilliant piece on both giving and receiving feedback.
TED Talk: The Power of Yet
Carol Dweck’s TED talk about her research into cultivating a ‘growth mindset’.
Digital Charities Slack Group
A Slack group for people working in the charity/NFP/advocacy sectors to network and share best practice.
Ten Things I Have Learned
An essay by the graphic designer Milton Glaser. Number 7, number 8 and number 3 are my favourites.