I managed 3 hours and 25 minutes walking and 46 lengths of the swimming pool so far this week, but that exercise pales into insignificance compared to the exercising of the mind that I completed at a PSMW conference from Monday to Friday in Lampeter in the County of Ceredigion. For me, the Conference was a stunning success. Not only did it afford me an opportunity to broaden my understanding and horizons, it also lit a burning desire to make a significant difference. The next phase is to determine how, and to see if I can become the 'Breaker of Myths', a term that Michael has assigned to me since 2007 when he told me and has often reiterated that I am destined for great things. That would be nice, as we are all placed on this Earth for a purpose, and I can think of no other wonderful thing than to contribute to the greater good. My passion is improving the wider safety and social agenda. I am not constrained by trying to achieve that in Wales or the UK and would be as happy to invest time and energies wherever change for the better was needed or useful.
During the week I heard many World Class speakers. This conference success is down to the hard work of those that work for Public Sector Management Wales as it is for the speakers themselves. It was lovely to be part of such a stunningly successful week of learning and growth. I engaged with a range of subjects that included; diversity, cultures, communication, economics, solution focus, and so on and so forth. All of the speakers, workshops and special events were delivered within the context of Leadership in Turbulent Times. And delivered with passion. The PSMW Summer School Webpage is worth a visit; http://wales.gov.uk/psmwsubsite/psmw/ss09/?lang=en
The Human Rights speaker from India spoke with Passion, as did others. It was a privilege to be part of the event and to look forward to next year. One speaker in particular hit home for me. Both in terms of the complexity and relevance of the topic and because of the passionate way in which it was delivered. I drew comparisons with Norbert Elias, and for those that have read this Blog, this will not come as a surprise. As a disciple of Elias, I often see links that may not always be there. But this is trivia as what matters is the speaker. Nick spoke passionately at the PSMW Leadership Conference in Lampeter and both enthralled and engaged his audience. I enjoyed a short chat with Nick during the evening about Elias and Insiders. Well that was what I was talking about as I exercised my mind but of course Nick's work is complex and his understanding goes far beyond mine. What struck me the most was the passion and conviction that he brought to the Conference, and how that passion rubbed off on me. In particular I intend to embrace Nick’s proposal that I need more fun.
I also hope to cross paths with Nick in the future as well as looking forward to reading his Blog; http://www.life2point0.com/2005/12/whats_here.html
And of course, writing in this Blog about Nick. Diolch yn fawr iawn Nick a gwela i chi yn fuan dwi’n gobiethio (thank you very much Nick, and I hope to see you again soon), Roger
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