Ollama turned one yesterday! We celebrated with cake in San Francisco 🎂
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International Consultant, former HMI, College/School Principal, Author ‘Secondary Curriculum Transformed’Hon Fellow Univ of Birmingham; FCCT Board Member;ESB Patron; passion for ALL young people to succeed in education.
Other countries have long since abandoned the ‘English Victorian Gradgrind model of education’. They have realised especially with the advent of AI that creative thinking problem solving digital and communication skills are the basis of education that equips young people for a fast changing future . England still carries on with its endless consultations and the writing of reports with recommendations that go absolutely nowhere ! Meanwhile children in the UK are deemed to be the unhappiest of twenty one economically advanced countries according to a UNICEF report. Certainly 1.8 million have decided to quit school and countless others are excluded- effectively kicked out of school. Why? As they spend much time out of lessons and miss learning- they are possibly not going to ‘pass their exams’ so risk messing up the school's position in the accountability league tables. The majority of these children have special educational needs - undiagnosed, unmet or both, or are from socio-economic backgrounds ( disadvantaged), so are unable to achieve as well as their peers. How is their achievement measured? Not through valuing the progress that children make from their starting points, or indeed, in subjects that they may excel at- creative technical or vocational, but through an academic suite of subjects that they may struggle in. The EBAcc curriculum is not taught as relevant or meaningful to their lives, or indeed contextualized in 'real world' learning. Some children cannot access the secondary curriculum because their reading age is below their chronological age. Attainment and progress measures are 'normative' and these children are measured against their peers. In truth, is that a fair or equitable education system? Will this normative assessment succeed in closing the gap between those that pass their GCSEs and the one third that do not? A 'pass or fail' education system presents a bleak picture - but then Thomas Gradgrind the notorious school board Superintendent in Dickens's 1854 novel Hard Times ended up with some very unhappy school children, while children in the UK today present as the unhappiest in Europe with a 'particularly British fear of failure partly to blame' according to the Annual Good Childhood Report ( 2023). Is that just a mere coincidence? I fear not. Building in failure into an education system will not result in happy children motivated to achieve their full potential. Its time for a radical change.
Well said Carrie Grant ❤️
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I appreciate the opportunity to have served as the Head of Human Resources and currently as the Head of Operations over the past year. It’s been a humbling and an extraordinary journey, brimming with invaluable lessons. A privilege I never take for granted. Sincere appreciation goes to @abdul_kunle @maritztee and the entire staff at the Metro Group @metroandcastle @metrosupermarketng @metro_imel @metroedgelimited Let me share a few of the key insights I’ve acquired: Adaptability: The ability to adapt to changing circumstances and pivot strategies quickly is crucial in today’s dynamic business environment. Communication: Clear and effective communication is essential for aligning teams, managing expectations, and driving success. Collaboration: Building strong relationships and fostering collaboration across departments is key to overcoming challenges and achieving common goals. Resilience: Resilience is fundamental in navigating through obstacles and setbacks, allowing us to stay focused on our objectives and keep moving forward. Thank you for the opportunity to grow and learn and make impact. In the end, we are all called to A LIFE OF SERVICE! Let’s raise our glasses to a yet more impactful year 🥂 #grateful #happyworkanniversary
Today, we celebrate one year of Ochanya Udeme-Usoro incredible leadership as our Head of Operations! Ochanya Udeme-Usoro brings a wealth of expertise, dedication, and a positive attitude that inspires everyone around her. She consistently goes above and beyond, ensuring smooth operations and driving our success forward. Thank you for your hard work, leadership, and being a fantastic colleague. We're so grateful to have you on the team!
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I am an independent business owner and I provide security and loyalty by helping you make decisions with over 300 suppliers of energy, telecommunications and essential services for businesses and homes.
🎉 Achievements Galore! 🎉 I've recently hit some incredible personal and professional milestones, and it got me thinking—we all have victories worth celebrating. 🏆✨ I'd love to hear about YOUR successes! Drop your story below so we can celebrate together and share the lessons we've learned along the way. 🌟 #SuccessStories #CelebrateWins #KeepPushing #DreamBig
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After 50 years of practice you would believe he would get better.
For those of you who missed it the first time...here you go...is this who you want to be president?†
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Strategic Senior Sales Manager | Passionate Sales Strategist |Sales Enthusiast and Relationship Builder Extraordinaire
Good .. So true
Rajdeep honored again by Amit Malviya 😂🔥
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🥳 Happy Birthday, E Pravallika! Your leadership and guidance inspire us to reach new heights. We wish you a fantastic day filled with love and laughter! 🎂✨ 🥳 🎈 #LeadershipGoals #birthday #birthdaycake #birthdayparty #birthdaygifts #birthdaywishes #birthdaycelebration #NeoteqSoftware #softwaredeveloper #softwareengineer #softwaredevelopment
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Empathy makes for a good PM and a GREAT leader.
CREATING EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION CULTURES: Author, Speaker, Creator of the HotButton Solution training programs
This came across my feed and I thought it made such a great point that I wanted to share it with you. Acknowledgements go to Justin Wright.
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🤝 Win Together We're all about sharing the wins here at Leo, which is why this one made it into our values. Meet Kat Hoffman, Will Stronach, and Susan D'Souza Bhasme—three awesome team members who nail this value on a daily basis. Let’s hear what 'Win Together' means to them. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/4e5AFOJ
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