Tag: People

Bal… I can’t hear you!

Post author By Bal Bansal
Post date December 17, 2018

I’ve been doing this blog for a while. And whilst, it’s increased in number of readers and people stopping me, and saying how they enjoy reading… there’s been a few suggestions that I should start a podcast or record some videos and put them onto YouTube.

So here you go…

That’s right folks! – My new Podcast is coming soon – so soon, that it’ll be ready for you before the year end!!!

Progress over Perfection.

It’ll be a 30minute (ish) podcast – with me talking about tech (mainly my recent blog posts, latest tech news and other items I would like to share with you) AND…. I’ll have an interview aswell! – That’s right… an interview with someone important. Someone who knows a thing or two about technology, about digital, about… thinking lean!

That’s the main structure of my podcast – me talking, a guest interview and… I feel it’s needs something else – so open for suggestions! Maybe my top 3 tech news items? Maybe my top 3 tech gadgets for the fortnight?

Frequency? – Yep… I don’t think I’ll have time to do it on a weekly basis – but will have something for evey two weeks. Fortnightly!

What about the video’s Bal?

They’re coming soon! – I’ll be filming my first video in Berlin! – this week!! And should be available before Christmas also!!

Tags blog, People, Podcast, technology

Bal's Friday Thought

Bal’s Friday Thought…

Post author By Bal Bansal
Post date November 9, 2018

Just start… so much time is spent talking… discussing… and in organisations, getting through red tape.

Tags business, Cash, money, People, process, Start, startup, success

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Hi Sir, sorry i’m late… Sir?…Sir?….

Post author By Bal Bansal
Post date November 5, 2018
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I went to Coventry University. It was a lovely place…. we had the Planet, Mr.G’s and several other night life amenities. Oh, the actual university was good also!

Times are changing. Where we had actual lectures and real lecturers and professors- that’ll soon change.

How Bal? – you’ll still need people to teach.

Indeed you will. However, do they need to be real?

Imperial College, London – are introducing ‘hologram’ lecturers.

That is correct. Lecturers teaching, whom aren’t really there!

Using the latest technology – they’ll be able to have them presented in such a way, that it looks like a real person.

Yes – you could use a webex/telepresence – but that’s just on a flat screen.

This way – it’s more interactive. It’s more real. It’s more engaging.

So the lecturer will be in New York – but teaching a class in London – with a high definition monitor in front of them so they can see the class and make eye to eye contact.

Holograms have been used before – for elections – remember when the French presidential candidate did it? – he appeared in several cities, at the same time, addressing thousands of people in the crowd… at the same time… in real time!

This new technology is slightly cheaper – easier to move around and can be set up easier than those used a few years ago.

Only a matter of time when… when we’ll see more and more holograms… than real people. Thinking about it, with some of the ‘real people’ I have to deal with recently… it might not be that bad of an idea!

Tags communication, Hologram, People, pupils, technology, University

Bal's Friday Thought

Bal’s Friday Thought…

Number 1 skill in life…. which can often be the hardest to do. Because giving up is easy.. letting go…thinking, ah… next time! Or I’ll leave it as it’s too difficult.

Tags Friday, giving up, Keep going, Motivation, People, skill, Thought

Monday Motivation

Monday Motivation…

Post author By Bal Bansal
Post date October 22, 2018

Willing to risk the unusual?

Tags build, Cash, future, money, Motivation, ordinary, People, Risk, unusual

Monday Motivation

Going Sober for October!

Post author By Bal Bansal
Post date October 15, 2018

Morning folks! – Hope you had a great weekend…. and hope you have a great week ahead!! – You’re awesome!

Bal… what do you want? – you’re being nice.

I’m always nice…

Not always Bal. And what’s this ‘Sober October’ you’re talking about?

Ah… okay, I’ll be honest with you. I’m looking for you to donate some money to a Cancer Charity because I’m doing Sober October!

That’s right – nothing to do with Technology, Digital… or anything Innovation related. Nothing to do with Lean, Process or anything Data related…. but you know what, I’m going to share with you all what I’m doing this October because it’s for a great cause.

As you may know… I like the odd beer now and again, and really appreciated Jameson bottles I recieved for my birthday.

However, Macmillan Cancer Support is a great charity – and they have opportunity for folk to take part in ‘Sober October’ which means, you raise money and go Sober for the whole month of October!

As difficult as it may seem… and there were times I craved for a beer… but I’ve stayed sober. Sticking with the Coke Zero when out.

So… if you think I can do it, and would like to donate some money to charity, that helps those with cancer – which is only a good thing – then please click on the link below – (Thank you!!!!)

http://www.gosober.org.uk/users/bal-bansal-2

Tags cancer, charity, drink, money, October, People, sober, support

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Thanks for the Like and Share…

Post author By Bal Bansal
Post date October 10, 2018

You may have noticed… I’ve been writing this blog for a while. In fact, it’s nearly a year and a half! Crazy… right?!

Numbers (of visitors and readers) has gone up… and some months, it came down… especially over Christmas – maybe your pigs in blankets were more important…

Replies and comments were a many on some posts… nothing for several weeks.

But what I did notice… is who has supported me.

That’s right. I’ve seen those who ‘like’ my posts. There’s those who share. There’s some who even retweet!

And for that – I’d like to say a huge Thank You! – You’re awesome!

But all of this got me thinking… and I recently saw, a post about how friends and family should support each other. And I agree…

We see a lot from Celebs. Let’s be honest – a nice photo on Insta can get several thousands of likes… but do you like your friends post… someone who maybe starting a business or who may have an idea they want to pursue!

A good friend…. who works for a rival drinks company to the one I work for, recently shared one of my blog posts on LinkedIn. He also tagged me in a post of his… and I commented and liked.

Friends do that.

Support each other.

Not just friends. Family. Colleagues. Well-wishers. Anyone… can support those just starting off…. because remember….

With social media being so big… use the means you can. Help each other grow. Buy your friends products.

If they’re no good – provide them feedback. Let them know your thoughts. So they can improve. If you think you could help them… help them! It could be design… it could be making… it could be marketing…. it could be logistics….

It’s all about support. And collaboration.