Today I spoke with Bob Melling, our very own Research Lead and Preston North End enthusiast. Bob and I began our Mondrem journeys on the same foot, both stepping in as ‘Content Creators’. Since our…
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Planning for the future
A few weeks ago, we held the latest in our series of development management seminars. Knowing what they know about digital solutions and the changes necessitated by lockdown, we asked the senior leaders in planning who attended to create their version…
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Our Work in Progress Manifesto
A lot has been said in recent weeks about the myth that the planning system and profession are barriers to growth. But less has been said about the myth that high caseloads…
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The forgotten workplace virtue
We have all heard the quote “patience is a virtue.” But our collective effort to exercise patience is being tested today more than ever before. In an accelerated, 21st century workplace, leaders feel the pressure of generating faster and better results with fewer resources. This demand for…
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Covid-19 and urban reform – how disease shapes towns and cities
The history of western cities is often a story of disease. Many modern cities have been shaped by past contagions and this begs the question, how will Covid-19 shape the urban realm? …
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Brett Leahy interview – learning from experience and sustaining change
Often, the hardest part is not making the change, but sustaining it over the long term. Sustaining change is challenging and can only be achieved upon a platform of shared understanding. Those…
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Liz Sullivan interview – cultivating a new DNA
“A key change was seeing the overall workload as something that the whole team is involved in rather than just their individual caseloads.” I’m speaking to Liz Sullivan, DM Team Manager at…
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Fighting back – lockdown and wildlife
In June’s issue of Nature, Ecology and Evolution, researchers pointed to anecdotal evidence indicating that certain animal species are enjoying the peace and quiet afforded by lockdown. While well-evidenced insight into human-wildlife interactions is not yet possible, there are important questions that need…
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Getting to know – Ellie-kay Dawe | Nurture Project Lead
“I first heard about Mondrem through a Keele internships email,” Ellie-kay tells me. “Initially, I read through the job description and had a look at the website. As soon as I found out about what Mondrem were about, I knew I would love…
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Getting to know – Bethany Deacon | Product Development Lead
“I saw the Nurture internship advertised in an email and I applied for that role, before having an interview.” I’m chatting to Bethany Deacon for the first time via Microsoft Teams. She’s…
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