Mark Dalgarno
@markdalgarno.bsky.social
Delivery @ http://createchange.io - Digital Transformation, UCD, Agile methods.
He/Him. I don't speak for my clients.
Organiser Agile Manchester, Agile Cambridge, Lean Agile Scotland, Ripples: Bristol, UX Scotland, SDinGov, Lean Agile Exchange
He/Him. I don't speak for my clients.
Organiser Agile Manchester, Agile Cambridge, Lean Agile Scotland, Ripples: Bristol, UX Scotland, SDinGov, Lean Agile Exchange
#TypoOfTheDay we may not reach a concussion.
November 10, 2025 at 2:47 PM
#TypoOfTheDay we may not reach a concussion.
Today is the last day to submit a session proposal for next year's Agile Manchester conference: agilemanchester.net/call-for-ses...
The event will take place from 13-14 May
Tickets now available. Discount for freelancers.
The event will take place from 13-14 May
Tickets now available. Discount for freelancers.
Call for Sessions
Our Agile Manchester 2026 Call for Sessions is open
agilemanchester.net
November 10, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Today is the last day to submit a session proposal for next year's Agile Manchester conference: agilemanchester.net/call-for-ses...
The event will take place from 13-14 May
Tickets now available. Discount for freelancers.
The event will take place from 13-14 May
Tickets now available. Discount for freelancers.
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Australian scientist who alerted world that COVID is airborne wins top science prize
When the WHO falsely claimed in March 2020 that COVID wasn’t airborne, Professor Lidia Morawska took action—organising 239 scientists worldwide to warn about SARS-CoV-2 airborne spread and urge global recognition.
When the WHO falsely claimed in March 2020 that COVID wasn’t airborne, Professor Lidia Morawska took action—organising 239 scientists worldwide to warn about SARS-CoV-2 airborne spread and urge global recognition.
Australian scientist who alerted world that Covid is airborne wins top science prize
Prof Lidia Morawska says recognition of her research comes at a fraught time – an ‘age of anti-science’
www.theguardian.com
November 4, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Australian scientist who alerted world that COVID is airborne wins top science prize
When the WHO falsely claimed in March 2020 that COVID wasn’t airborne, Professor Lidia Morawska took action—organising 239 scientists worldwide to warn about SARS-CoV-2 airborne spread and urge global recognition.
When the WHO falsely claimed in March 2020 that COVID wasn’t airborne, Professor Lidia Morawska took action—organising 239 scientists worldwide to warn about SARS-CoV-2 airborne spread and urge global recognition.
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This is an outstanding post on the criminal justice system. Do read.
New post just out:
Why the criminal justice system should be top of No. 10's "shit list".
No part of the public sector is more broken or brings with it greater political risk. As we saw these past two weeks.
It desperately needs a new approach.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/f...
Why the criminal justice system should be top of No. 10's "shit list".
No part of the public sector is more broken or brings with it greater political risk. As we saw these past two weeks.
It desperately needs a new approach.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/f...
Flashing Red
Why the criminal justice system should be top of No. 10's "shit list"
open.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 9:22 AM
This is an outstanding post on the criminal justice system. Do read.
Reposted by Mark Dalgarno
New post just out:
Why the criminal justice system should be top of No. 10's "shit list".
No part of the public sector is more broken or brings with it greater political risk. As we saw these past two weeks.
It desperately needs a new approach.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/f...
Why the criminal justice system should be top of No. 10's "shit list".
No part of the public sector is more broken or brings with it greater political risk. As we saw these past two weeks.
It desperately needs a new approach.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/f...
Flashing Red
Why the criminal justice system should be top of No. 10's "shit list"
open.substack.com
November 8, 2025 at 8:56 AM
New post just out:
Why the criminal justice system should be top of No. 10's "shit list".
No part of the public sector is more broken or brings with it greater political risk. As we saw these past two weeks.
It desperately needs a new approach.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/f...
Why the criminal justice system should be top of No. 10's "shit list".
No part of the public sector is more broken or brings with it greater political risk. As we saw these past two weeks.
It desperately needs a new approach.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/f...
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Which one is more English?
November 6, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Which one is more English?
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Cambridge nerds: a friend of mine is looking at setting up coworking space for creatives nearby. Should be a decent space for working and exhibiting:
www.solcreativefoundry.com
www.solcreativefoundry.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Cambridge nerds: a friend of mine is looking at setting up coworking space for creatives nearby. Should be a decent space for working and exhibiting:
www.solcreativefoundry.com
www.solcreativefoundry.com
Disappointing to have my broadband provider finger point at Openreach rather than owning the problem.
November 7, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Disappointing to have my broadband provider finger point at Openreach rather than owning the problem.
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I shaved off some of my beard and now I look uglier and stupider. Please donate to make me less sad. I am raising money for prostate cancer because no-one wants a camera up their John Thomas but it's better than cancer.
movember.com/m/15502375?m...
movember.com/m/15502375?m...
November 6, 2025 at 9:44 PM
I shaved off some of my beard and now I look uglier and stupider. Please donate to make me less sad. I am raising money for prostate cancer because no-one wants a camera up their John Thomas but it's better than cancer.
movember.com/m/15502375?m...
movember.com/m/15502375?m...
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Tomorrow is the day, and we've got just 10 tickets left!
We're looking forward to getting together at MShed in Bristol for one day to explore how you can make changes, influence people, and build better teams.
Get your ticket now for £125+ VAT: bristol.ripple.events
We're looking forward to getting together at MShed in Bristol for one day to explore how you can make changes, influence people, and build better teams.
Get your ticket now for £125+ VAT: bristol.ripple.events
November 5, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Tomorrow is the day, and we've got just 10 tickets left!
We're looking forward to getting together at MShed in Bristol for one day to explore how you can make changes, influence people, and build better teams.
Get your ticket now for £125+ VAT: bristol.ripple.events
We're looking forward to getting together at MShed in Bristol for one day to explore how you can make changes, influence people, and build better teams.
Get your ticket now for £125+ VAT: bristol.ripple.events
Safe travels and a successful event to my events team running @ripplesbristol.bsky.social this week.
(Some tickets still available for folks who can be in Bristol tomorrow! - bristol.ripple.events)
(Some tickets still available for folks who can be in Bristol tomorrow! - bristol.ripple.events)
Ripples: Bristol
Ripples: Bristol - Same spirit, new format
bristol.ripple.events
November 5, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Safe travels and a successful event to my events team running @ripplesbristol.bsky.social this week.
(Some tickets still available for folks who can be in Bristol tomorrow! - bristol.ripple.events)
(Some tickets still available for folks who can be in Bristol tomorrow! - bristol.ripple.events)
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I’m on the lookout for a new contract (preferably inside).
I’ve got over a decade of experience working in the public sector, mostly in agile delivery management. Two weeks notice.
Not got DMs here but Signal is zuz.1337, or LinkedIn is good.
Thx :)
I’ve got over a decade of experience working in the public sector, mostly in agile delivery management. Two weeks notice.
Not got DMs here but Signal is zuz.1337, or LinkedIn is good.
Thx :)
November 4, 2025 at 3:29 PM
I’m on the lookout for a new contract (preferably inside).
I’ve got over a decade of experience working in the public sector, mostly in agile delivery management. Two weeks notice.
Not got DMs here but Signal is zuz.1337, or LinkedIn is good.
Thx :)
I’ve got over a decade of experience working in the public sector, mostly in agile delivery management. Two weeks notice.
Not got DMs here but Signal is zuz.1337, or LinkedIn is good.
Thx :)
Back from holiday. Only 164 emails. Considering that a win.
November 4, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Back from holiday. Only 164 emails. Considering that a win.
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Let’s take a look at the whole “there are too many black people on TV” thing, shall we?
After Pochin claimed Black people in TV adverts “made her mad”, all her supporters tried to use 👇🏼 as their excuse for why she was somehow justified in her overt racism.
Spoiler - she isn’t! 🤨
🧵
1/22
After Pochin claimed Black people in TV adverts “made her mad”, all her supporters tried to use 👇🏼 as their excuse for why she was somehow justified in her overt racism.
Spoiler - she isn’t! 🤨
🧵
1/22
November 2, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Let’s take a look at the whole “there are too many black people on TV” thing, shall we?
After Pochin claimed Black people in TV adverts “made her mad”, all her supporters tried to use 👇🏼 as their excuse for why she was somehow justified in her overt racism.
Spoiler - she isn’t! 🤨
🧵
1/22
After Pochin claimed Black people in TV adverts “made her mad”, all her supporters tried to use 👇🏼 as their excuse for why she was somehow justified in her overt racism.
Spoiler - she isn’t! 🤨
🧵
1/22
Reminder: Agile Manchester Call for Sessions is open (until Monday 10th Nov).
Visit agilemanchester.net/call-for-ses... for more info on the types of session we’re looking for.
The event will return in May 2026. Tickets now available.
Visit agilemanchester.net/call-for-ses... for more info on the types of session we’re looking for.
The event will return in May 2026. Tickets now available.
Call for Sessions
Our Agile Manchester 2026 Call for Sessions is open
agilemanchester.net
November 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Reminder: Agile Manchester Call for Sessions is open (until Monday 10th Nov).
Visit agilemanchester.net/call-for-ses... for more info on the types of session we’re looking for.
The event will return in May 2026. Tickets now available.
Visit agilemanchester.net/call-for-ses... for more info on the types of session we’re looking for.
The event will return in May 2026. Tickets now available.
Virtual SDinGov returns on 11th March: virtual.sdingov.net
A 1 day, online edition of SDinGov.
Tickets now on sale.
A 1 day, online edition of SDinGov.
Tickets now on sale.
Service Design in Government
virtual.sdingov.net
November 3, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Virtual SDinGov returns on 11th March: virtual.sdingov.net
A 1 day, online edition of SDinGov.
Tickets now on sale.
A 1 day, online edition of SDinGov.
Tickets now on sale.
The Call for Sessions for next year’s @uxscotland.bsky.social conference is now open: uxscotland.net/call-sessions
The event takes place from 10-11 June in Edinburgh.
Tickets are on sale and the event is also looking for sponsors.
The event takes place from 10-11 June in Edinburgh.
Tickets are on sale and the event is also looking for sponsors.
Call for Sessions
Our UX Scotland 2026 call for sessions is now OPEN!
uxscotland.net
November 3, 2025 at 11:48 AM
The Call for Sessions for next year’s @uxscotland.bsky.social conference is now open: uxscotland.net/call-sessions
The event takes place from 10-11 June in Edinburgh.
Tickets are on sale and the event is also looking for sponsors.
The event takes place from 10-11 June in Edinburgh.
Tickets are on sale and the event is also looking for sponsors.
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Great investigation of the Nazis, racists and criminals mobilising the flag-on-lamp-posts movement. This is the kind of journalism that the national media could and should have conducted:
manchestermill.co.uk/the-men-who-...
manchestermill.co.uk/the-men-who-...
November 2, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Great investigation of the Nazis, racists and criminals mobilising the flag-on-lamp-posts movement. This is the kind of journalism that the national media could and should have conducted:
manchestermill.co.uk/the-men-who-...
manchestermill.co.uk/the-men-who-...
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From Charlie Kirk to CCHQ, the right has realised they can lie and not be challenged. Why?
In this week’s column, Stewart Lee looks at the ways populists mislead modern voters
In this week’s column, Stewart Lee looks at the ways populists mislead modern voters
November 2, 2025 at 10:23 AM
From Charlie Kirk to CCHQ, the right has realised they can lie and not be challenged. Why?
In this week’s column, Stewart Lee looks at the ways populists mislead modern voters
In this week’s column, Stewart Lee looks at the ways populists mislead modern voters
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I'm always tempted to ask people who think the UK's Human Rights act 'needs reform' which one of these you object to some people having. And also, why specifically those people.
Friendly reminder: these are the rights we all have under the ECHR.
They're not just for a privileged few
They're for EVERY SINGLE ONE OF US
They're not just for a privileged few
They're for EVERY SINGLE ONE OF US
October 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM
I'm always tempted to ask people who think the UK's Human Rights act 'needs reform' which one of these you object to some people having. And also, why specifically those people.
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"The economic disaster that is Brexit"
(A lot worse than I had thought)
Will Hutton in @theobserveruk.bsky.social
(A lot worse than I had thought)
Will Hutton in @theobserveruk.bsky.social
October 26, 2025 at 7:33 PM
"The economic disaster that is Brexit"
(A lot worse than I had thought)
Will Hutton in @theobserveruk.bsky.social
(A lot worse than I had thought)
Will Hutton in @theobserveruk.bsky.social
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Please join me in raising funds for medical cargo buses and trucks with electric jamming for brigades of Ukraine's Khartiia Corps. These automobiles make the difference between whether people survive or not. We can do something very specific and meaningful to help.
www.help99.co/patches/timo...
www.help99.co/patches/timo...
Timothy Snyder: Freedom is Action
Professor Timothy Snyder – a prominent voice of freedom, teams up with NAFO to fundraise for ten trucks and ten cargo buses with anti-drone jamming systems. These will transport and protect those who ...
www.help99.co
October 8, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Please join me in raising funds for medical cargo buses and trucks with electric jamming for brigades of Ukraine's Khartiia Corps. These automobiles make the difference between whether people survive or not. We can do something very specific and meaningful to help.
www.help99.co/patches/timo...
www.help99.co/patches/timo...
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People who have come to the United Kingdom legally, played by the rules and made it their home do not need to “go home”. This is their home.
I've written to Kemi Badenoch to give her the chance to reject these divisive calls from her frontbencher Katie Lam.
I've written to Kemi Badenoch to give her the chance to reject these divisive calls from her frontbencher Katie Lam.
October 22, 2025 at 8:32 AM
People who have come to the United Kingdom legally, played by the rules and made it their home do not need to “go home”. This is their home.
I've written to Kemi Badenoch to give her the chance to reject these divisive calls from her frontbencher Katie Lam.
I've written to Kemi Badenoch to give her the chance to reject these divisive calls from her frontbencher Katie Lam.
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500 employers fined £10m for failing to pay the national minimum wage.
42,000 workers repaid more than £6m.
Roll of exploitation includes Holland & Barrett, Centrica, Adecco, Avis, Euro Garages, Genting Casinos, Go Outdoors, Mitchells & Butlers. Some have a history.
None forgot to pay execs.
42,000 workers repaid more than £6m.
Roll of exploitation includes Holland & Barrett, Centrica, Adecco, Avis, Euro Garages, Genting Casinos, Go Outdoors, Mitchells & Butlers. Some have a history.
None forgot to pay execs.
£6 million repaid to workers as Government cracks down on employers underpaying their staff
Nearly 500 employers fined over £10 million for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage
www.gov.uk
October 17, 2025 at 6:12 AM
500 employers fined £10m for failing to pay the national minimum wage.
42,000 workers repaid more than £6m.
Roll of exploitation includes Holland & Barrett, Centrica, Adecco, Avis, Euro Garages, Genting Casinos, Go Outdoors, Mitchells & Butlers. Some have a history.
None forgot to pay execs.
42,000 workers repaid more than £6m.
Roll of exploitation includes Holland & Barrett, Centrica, Adecco, Avis, Euro Garages, Genting Casinos, Go Outdoors, Mitchells & Butlers. Some have a history.
None forgot to pay execs.
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I have recently completed this side-project:
A calm (even boring?) forum that drives Meaningful online Conversations, not views or likes
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=> www.wise-words.online
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With an export function to extract the conclusions for your team's decision log.
A calm (even boring?) forum that drives Meaningful online Conversations, not views or likes
============================
=> www.wise-words.online
============================
With an export function to extract the conclusions for your team's decision log.
WiseWords - Meaningful online Conversations
www.wise-words.online
October 14, 2025 at 11:57 AM
I have recently completed this side-project:
A calm (even boring?) forum that drives Meaningful online Conversations, not views or likes
============================
=> www.wise-words.online
============================
With an export function to extract the conclusions for your team's decision log.
A calm (even boring?) forum that drives Meaningful online Conversations, not views or likes
============================
=> www.wise-words.online
============================
With an export function to extract the conclusions for your team's decision log.