Reflections on A Career in Project Management

One of the top ten jobs in tech this year is Project Management. In this article my aim is to share some experience, notably connecting the theory with the reality of Project Management. WHAT IS A PROJECT MANAGER ? Project managers play the lead role in planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing projects. They are accountable […]

One of the top ten jobs in tech this year is Project Management. In this article my aim is to share some experience, notably connecting the theory with the reality of Project Management. WHAT IS A PROJECT MANAGER ? Project managers play the lead role in planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing projects. They are accountable […]

Coding – where do I start?

Learning to Code Children learn the principles of coding in school and many schools offer terrific opportunities and experiences, but sometimes, it’s later in life that people want to acquire these skills. So where do you start?  Many people new to the world of coding enjoy face-to-face training so in the past we have recommended […]

Learning to Code Children learn the principles of coding in school and many schools offer terrific opportunities and experiences, but sometimes, it’s later in life that people want to acquire these skills. So where do you start?  Many people new to the world of coding enjoy face-to-face training so in the past we have recommended […]

A Day in the Life of a Creative Director (and a working mum!)

13th July 2021

Thinking, designing, mentoring and a sense of humour – Creative Director Ruthie Hawkesford describes her role at Us Creatives and gives us some insights into what a typical day looks like…. What made you decide on a career in graphic design? A love of illustration from an early age took me to art college where […]

Thinking, designing, mentoring and a sense of humour – Creative Director Ruthie Hawkesford describes her role at Us Creatives and gives us some insights into what a typical day looks like…. What made you decide on a career in graphic design? A love of illustration from an early age took me to art college where […]

National Coding Week at the Digital Greenhouse

11th September 2020

Background The Digital Greenhouse is Guernsey’s Innovation Hub, which launched in 2016 to support effective collaboration, co-working, networking and learning to enable successful innovation and entrepreneurialism to thrive in Guernsey. One of the core areas of work is growing digital futures and pathways, where we work with our partners to run events, courses and programmes […]

Background The Digital Greenhouse is Guernsey’s Innovation Hub, which launched in 2016 to support effective collaboration, co-working, networking and learning to enable successful innovation and entrepreneurialism to thrive in Guernsey. One of the core areas of work is growing digital futures and pathways, where we work with our partners to run events, courses and programmes […]

Digital Skills in a Connected Care Home

8th September 2020

When Covid19 hit the country, Les Hoûmets Care Home in Jersey locked down fast. This had the effect of not only protecting staff and residents but it also ensured that family members felt reassured that their loved ones were being well cared for. However, the side effect of this extra level of protection meant that […]

When Covid19 hit the country, Les Hoûmets Care Home in Jersey locked down fast. This had the effect of not only protecting staff and residents but it also ensured that family members felt reassured that their loved ones were being well cared for. However, the side effect of this extra level of protection meant that […]

Handstands, Fitness and Coding

5th September 2020

Richard Rolfe – Founder of National Coding Week aged 58

Richard Rolfe – Founder of National Coding Week aged 58

Creating a Digital Personal Training Business

4th September 2020

I made sure I invested time to build on what was working, build my digital skills and build my new business. My Background Up until March 2020 when the world came to a grinding halt, I was working as a busy personal trainer who was primarily coaching people 1-to-1 or in small groups. I specialise […]

I made sure I invested time to build on what was working, build my digital skills and build my new business. My Background Up until March 2020 when the world came to a grinding halt, I was working as a busy personal trainer who was primarily coaching people 1-to-1 or in small groups. I specialise […]

Code Playground Live!

10th September 2019

It was last year, during National Coding Week, that we held our first ever Code Playground Live session. We broadcast a coding session, via our YouTube channel, into schools and homes across the country. A new chapter in our history was marked – exciting times.  I’ve been involved in Code Playground since its launch in 2015, […]

It was last year, during National Coding Week, that we held our first ever Code Playground Live session. We broadcast a coding session, via our YouTube channel, into schools and homes across the country. A new chapter in our history was marked – exciting times.  I’ve been involved in Code Playground since its launch in 2015, […]

Are You a Beacon?

29th August 2019

Revolutions and Beacons We are in the middle of a revolution, a digital revolution. You may have strong feelings about it, the opportunities it provides and the threats it poses but one thing you can’t do is ignore it. If you know how to code, have strong digital skills and have a passion for teaching […]

Revolutions and Beacons We are in the middle of a revolution, a digital revolution. You may have strong feelings about it, the opportunities it provides and the threats it poses but one thing you can’t do is ignore it. If you know how to code, have strong digital skills and have a passion for teaching […]