Goals for 2023
Contributing to the digital transformation of the the non-profit sector
Working at a national non-profit organisation to embed product thinking and practice
My focus at work will be on:
- Being a better manager
- Building the right environment
- Delivering projects
Participating in online communities for social good, innovation, product and digital
Since I can’t participate in communities, I’ll contribute through writing and exploring ideas in digital product innovation in charities, including:
- Platform and technology charities.
- System-shifting product management to tackle wicked problems.
- Practical product management in charities.
Continually developing my knowledge, skills and practice
Completing formal education courses
I’ll try to complete courses in:
- Microsoft Learn courses for Dynamics.
- British Sign Language – level 1.
- GitLab Remote Working.
Informal learning through side-projects
My informal learning will be through:
- Irregular Ideas – Email newsletter about humanity and technology.
- Magix Team – Book and/or email course on organising flexible teams around multiple projects in resource-constrained environments.
- Interface. Integrate. Iterate. Impact – Email course exploring the role good product management can play in charities.
Regular reflection on progress and barriers
I’ll try to maintain a cadence of:
- Daily writing thoughts in a notebook.
- Weeknotes to reflect on things I’ve done, read and thought about.
- Monthly retros and delivery plans to review progress and plan what I want to work on.
Living an intentional life
Following a nomadic lifestyle
- Carry on living my digital nomad lifestyle.
Improving physical and mental well-being
- Walk every day.
- Swim in sea.
- Run.
- Understand my autism better.
Maintaining financial security
- Buy a house.