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idea to value

 |  studio  | Dec 01, 2025
A piece of scrap paper on a wall

Paper changes how I think. In this Studio essay, I explore notebooks, handwriting, and analogue tools as a personal thinking system—intentional friction for attention, learning, and shaping ideas into something real.

A photo of an old map

An essay on why spreadsheets cannot explain how organisations create value — and how people, communication, and craft shape what customers are willing to pay for.

essay  | Nov 06, 2025
A digital rendition of a void - lines all disappearing into a hole

A reflective essay on criticism, creative courage, and why stepping forward matters more than commentary from the sidelines.

Rob Lambert speaking from the stage at a conference

A reflective practitioner piece on keynotes as acts of value creation, exploring ideas, preparation, stories, and generosity as the foundations of resonant talks.

A photo of some books on a table

Teaching in professional settings is less about charisma and more about structure, intention, and respect for attention. This practitioner reflection explores what makes teaching effective at work.

A photo of a football goal in a misty field

Goals are not targets or quarterly bureaucracy. They are navigational markers that turn intent into coordinated action, grow people, and move ideas into real value.

Some people on a scary ride at the fairground

Management is not execution against a perfect plan. It is the quiet craft of assembling people, tools, and constraints into something that works. This essay explores bricolage — the creative act of building with what you have — and why it sits at the heart of resilient leadership.

A photo of a classroom

Teaching is not a training function — it is daily leadership practice. A reflective essay on learning, leadership, and organisational capability.

A photo of a plan on the wall

Planning sharpens thinking, but plans often become bureaucratic artefacts. A reflection on why “very good” plans outperform perfect ones in real organisations.

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