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Data journalism?

Posted on Mar 2, 2019 by Elle Brooker

ACMI Sunday 3 March, 3PM. Raw Data, Real Stories.

“Four teams of journalists and creative technologists pitch for a grand prize of $40,000 to turn their raw data into a new creative work.”

Bookings here

Why do you think the way you think? Why do you do, what you do? Why do I, do what I do?

Posted on Jan 13, 2019 by Elle Brooker

I’m sharing this piece by Leon Atkinson because I like the cut of his jib.

This is what the inside of my head looks like. This is how I think through problems, risks and consult stakeholders so that I can do what I do.

“Why do you think the way you think? Why do you do, what you do

? Why do I, do what I do?”
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-do-you-think-way-what-i-leon-atkinson

New Year, New You. FREE professional development events this year in Melbourne

Posted on Jan 13, 2019 by Elle Brooker

Welcome to Tech and the City.

Melbourne Australia is spoiled for choice when it comes to updating your skills and networking without the usual fees and charges.

If you’re Agile, meaningful work, interview skills, AI, UX, Lean or incubator curious or you just want to find out what all those buzz words even mean, then check out the calendar and pick four things to do this year.

Tech and the City Calendar 2019

Some events I blog about. Some events I highlight. Some events just go under the radar because there are just too many of them. Check back frequently for updates or email me with requests and I’ll keep an eye out for them.

It’s my gift to all the event hosts busting their guts to deliver these opportunities. From a former fellow sufferer…

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Monday 17 Computer Marking of Essays

Posted on Dec 16, 2018 by Elle Brooker

A subject my colleagues in higher ed mightbekedn on. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/computer-marking-of-essays-tickets-7359565659?aff=eand

57 percent of businesses have the capacity but not the policies that enable Remote Work… I can help with that.

Posted on Dec 15, 2018 by Elle Brooker

As a policy nerd, these stats are a sign: future work for me!

https://jobbatical.com/blog/a-comprehensive-guide-for-training-your-remote-staff/

The Evolution of Community: From Co-Working to Co-Living

Posted on Dec 10, 2018 by Elle Brooker

Tuesday PM.

Check out this Meetup with Melbourne Silicon Beach http://meetu.ps/e/G7Yz1/66ySd/d

Great puns and futuristic toilets: the Bill Gates edition

Posted on Dec 4, 2018 by Elle Brooker

“Our foundation has invested a lot of money to develop a pipeline of next-generation sanitation solutions”

https://www.gatesnotes.com/Development/Sanitation-showcase

Does this Desk Make my Job Look Big? The Impact of “All Roles Flex”.

Posted on Dec 2, 2018 by Elle Brooker

December 4: The Design, implementation and impact of moving to an all roles flex system. It’s the future of work.

Monday 2-6PM: Producing film and television masterclass with Mark Ruse, old school tech master

Posted on Dec 1, 2018 by Elle Brooker

Anyone working in an agency or content design environment needs production skills.

Ok so it’s project management, but in a creative industry, and while they take over your business it might be useful to know a bit about the process of production.

If you really liked ‘The Producers’ and you want to hear some war stories from someone who has been there and done that then sign up here