Andy Barge

If It Is To Be, It Is Up To Me. When people say “He made a difference to public service” I’ll be happy. And, yep, all views are my own

[Andy Barge @AM64RGE]

Back to it today. Have to be honest, I haven’t missed this channel one bit. So it’s over and out from me 👋👋👋

[Andy Barge @AM64RGE]

And relax! A couple of weeks away from the screen and that’s going to include social media. See you soon 💤

[Andy Barge @AM64RGE]

And relax! A couple of weeks away from the screen and that’s going to include social media. See you soon 💤

[Tiny Buddha @tinybuddha]

A lot of the problems in the world would disappear if we talked to each other instead of about each other.

[Andy Barge @AM64RGE]

Nothing else needed … #noplaceforhate

[Headspace @Headspace]

Mental health matters. That's the tweet.

[Andy Barge @AM64RGE]

At the end of a very long week where I’ve happily invested lots of energy in some amazing people - and to others who’ve just sapped it …..

[Andy Barge @AM64RGE]

After a day where a colleague described my calendar as a car crash ….. Note to self:

[Tanmay Vora ✍ @tnvora]

"Never mistake motion for action," said Ernest Hemingway.

The fact that we remain busy through the day doesn't mean we are progressing.

Positive movement requires that we ruthlessly prioritize, step back to reflect, seek feedback from people we trust and act purposefully.

[Andy Barge @AM64RGE]

@robfountain1 Thinking of you Rob and what a wonderful way to frame this sad news. Therefore, I’m sorry for our loss. Take care

[Andy Barge @AM64RGE]

Totally agree Chris and as @CormacRussell advocates:

If you focus on crime, you’re going to end with police as the key actors; if you focus on safety and wellbeing, you're going to end up with communities as key actors

[Chris Brierley @NetZeroChris]

Far too often ASB is seen as a police only issue, that is why as chair of @SaferGlouceste1 we started work looking at ensuring all partners were engaged in working with communities to tackle this issue. Crucially the voice of the victim & the public needs to be front & centre.

[Andy Barge @AM64RGE]

One of the hottest days of the year and I was sent a Cold and Snow Plan for comment 🤨 😂

[Andy Barge @AM64RGE]

@christophe_read Children will still call him Bogie though
Set it up,set it up, set it up ……

[Andy Barge @AM64RGE]

@biloddy @janbritton Also the potential to make a genuine and significant contribution to meet the #ClimateEmergency commitments #localgov has made

[Andy Barge @AM64RGE]

@tobymorris @marmite I do that! Cheese and butter needs to get right down in there 🤷‍♂️

[Andy Barge @AM64RGE]

When you’re in a politically restricted post, today has been tough. Very tough.
Appalled by the hypocrisy and I long the day I can speak out
#localgov

[Andy Barge @AM64RGE]

Dear doctor
I’m not sure what’s caused it but I have a terrible IBS flare up …

[Sue Perkins 💙 @sueperkins]

Delighted to be in the crowd to watch the Virgin Galactic launch.

[Andy Barge @AM64RGE]

@DazDooler Reminds me of JFK’s visit to NASA and the janitor … Why are you mopping the floor? I’m helping put a man on the moon
Boils down to setting a clear corporate vision and people knowing they make a valued contribution to achieving it
#NHS admin, you save lives. Every single day

[Andy Barge @AM64RGE]

What she’s said 💯
So many feeling that way, so few feeling able to say so (which has to be a big concern)

[Andy Barge @AM64RGE]

@nellbelleandme Totally agree - behave like you’ve got it, not like you may catch it #covididiot

[Andy Barge @AM64RGE]

BIG 👍🏼 to this 👇🏼

[Tanmay Vora ✍ @tnvora]

When leadership is not a role but a behavior that people practice across the organization, then organizations are better placed to navigate the complexities surrounding us.

Full post 👉 https://t.co/ZHjOZNOwcP

#leadership #sketchnotes (Reprise)

[Andy Barge @AM64RGE]

What an energising way to start the week! A 1-1 with @queenofcyber74 Chair of @PublicaGroup Board talking about purpose, vision and organisational effectiveness. I sense some exciting times ahead!