Comments for David Crozier http://www.davidcrozier.co.uk A blog about innovation, technology, stuff and nonsense Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:59:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Adirondack chair by David Crozier http://www.davidcrozier.co.uk/2010/02/09/adirondack-chair/comment-page-1/#comment-670 David Crozier Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:59:51 +0000 http://www.davidcrozier.co.uk/?p=4#comment-670 Hi there, Thanks for the comment. I have posted the plans for the chair <a href="http://www.davidcrozier.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/How_to_build_an_Adirondack_Chair_doc.pdf" rel="nofollow">here</a>. Good luck, David Hi there,

Thanks for the comment. I have posted the plans for the chair here.

Good luck,
David

]]> Comment on Adirondack chair by Krish http://www.davidcrozier.co.uk/2010/02/09/adirondack-chair/comment-page-1/#comment-669 Krish Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:52:17 +0000 http://www.davidcrozier.co.uk/?p=4#comment-669 I love that you made that. How long doid it take? I am also looking to build an Adirondack asmy first project. What tools did you use for this?? and do you have specifications? I really cant wait to start on this project. I love that you made that. How long doid it take?
I am also looking to build an Adirondack asmy first project.

What tools did you use for this??
and do you have specifications? I really cant wait to start on this project.

]]> Comment on New role: The 30-60-90 plan – The first 30 days by David Crozier http://www.davidcrozier.co.uk/2012/02/20/new-role-the-30-60-90-plan-the-first-30-days/comment-page-1/#comment-667 David Crozier Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:36:55 +0000 http://www.davidcrozier.co.uk/?p=316#comment-667 Ninon, Thanks for the inspiration :-) David Ninon,

Thanks for the inspiration :-)

David

]]> Comment on New role: The 30-60-90 plan – The first 30 days by Ninon Laforce http://www.davidcrozier.co.uk/2012/02/20/new-role-the-30-60-90-plan-the-first-30-days/comment-page-1/#comment-666 Ninon Laforce Tue, 21 Feb 2012 16:29:50 +0000 http://www.davidcrozier.co.uk/?p=316#comment-666 Hi David! I am glad you found my post helpful! Congrats for such a great start and good luck in your new role. Ninon Hi David!

I am glad you found my post helpful! Congrats for such a great start and good luck in your new role.

Ninon

]]> Comment on Geek to God 1 – Rich Dale: Planzai #projectathene by Geek to god? | Planzai http://www.davidcrozier.co.uk/2010/08/17/geek-to-god-1-rich-dale-planzai-projectathene/comment-page-1/#comment-176 Geek to god? | Planzai Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:12:06 +0000 http://www.davidcrozier.co.uk/?p=191#comment-176 [...] agree about the geek part! We’re very pleased to be the subject of Belfast tech champion David Crozier’s blog ‘Geek to God’ and we hope to live up to the early promise that our fledgling app has [...] [...] agree about the geek part! We’re very pleased to be the subject of Belfast tech champion David Crozier’s blog ‘Geek to God’ and we hope to live up to the early promise that our fledgling app has [...]

]]> Comment on Industrial placement; Unpaid internship or start a business? by David Crozier http://www.davidcrozier.co.uk/2010/09/12/industrial-placement-unpaid-internship-or-start-a-business/comment-page-1/#comment-146 David Crozier Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:19:14 +0000 http://www.davidcrozier.co.uk/?p=187#comment-146 Jim, Agree, those who wish to be employed by and learn from good businesses should continue to do that. Businesses gain a lot, and so do those gaining good experience. There should be a more enabling environment for those who wish to plough their own furrow however. David Jim,

Agree, those who wish to be employed by and learn from good businesses should continue to do that. Businesses gain a lot, and so do those gaining good experience. There should be a more enabling environment for those who wish to plough their own furrow however.

David

]]> Comment on Industrial placement; Unpaid internship or start a business? by David Crozier http://www.davidcrozier.co.uk/2010/09/12/industrial-placement-unpaid-internship-or-start-a-business/comment-page-1/#comment-145 David Crozier Wed, 15 Sep 2010 17:02:55 +0000 http://www.davidcrozier.co.uk/?p=187#comment-145 Lyra, To a certain extent I agree with you. Industrial placements do have their place, and for those wishing to get exposed to work practices in organisations large and small they are great. Many, many businesses also benefit from having a regular churn of fresh talent to work on projects and to assess with a view to hiring full-time once they graduate. Notwithstanding, I do think there is scope for a more enabling environment for those who wish to dip their toe in the startup water instead of doing a traditional placement or internship. Regards, David Lyra,

To a certain extent I agree with you. Industrial placements do have their place, and for those wishing to get exposed to work practices in organisations large and small they are great. Many, many businesses also benefit from having a regular churn of fresh talent to work on projects and to assess with a view to hiring full-time once they graduate.

Notwithstanding, I do think there is scope for a more enabling environment for those who wish to dip their toe in the startup water instead of doing a traditional placement or internship.

Regards,
David

]]> Comment on Industrial placement; Unpaid internship or start a business? by David Crozier http://www.davidcrozier.co.uk/2010/09/12/industrial-placement-unpaid-internship-or-start-a-business/comment-page-1/#comment-144 David Crozier Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:52:45 +0000 http://www.davidcrozier.co.uk/?p=187#comment-144 Niall, What I am referring to here is the award they grant to students who do an internship/placement year in the 3rd year of a 4 year degree course. It is generally a Diploma in Industrial Studies which is granted in addition to the degree on graduation. Other variations include the Diploma in Professional Practice or Diploma in Area Studies for those who choose to study overseas for that sandwich year. More details can be found on the UU site here <a href="http://workexperience.ulst.ac.uk/students/placement.phtml" rel="nofollow">http://workexperience.ulst.ac.uk/students/placement.phtml</a>. The DIS is offered to students across a whole range of courses. Both colleges are ahead of the game in terms of Entrepreneurship, New Venture Creation courses etc. I should know I did UUs MSc Innovation & Entrepreneurship course graduating in 2007. This new degree is just an extension of that and sounds like an interesting prospect especially if it includes starting a business in the 3rd year as an option. Would be interesting to see how this will be managed and if it could be offered across other degree programmes. Thanks for stopping by and joining the discussion. David Niall,

What I am referring to here is the award they grant to students who do an internship/placement year in the 3rd year of a 4 year degree course. It is generally a Diploma in Industrial Studies which is granted in addition to the degree on graduation. Other variations include the Diploma in Professional Practice or Diploma in Area Studies for those who choose to study overseas for that sandwich year. More details can be found on the UU site here http://workexperience.ulst.ac.uk/students/placement.phtml. The DIS is offered to students across a whole range of courses.

Both colleges are ahead of the game in terms of Entrepreneurship, New Venture Creation courses etc. I should know I did UUs MSc Innovation & Entrepreneurship course graduating in 2007. This new degree is just an extension of that and sounds like an interesting prospect especially if it includes starting a business in the 3rd year as an option. Would be interesting to see how this will be managed and if it could be offered across other degree programmes.

Thanks for stopping by and joining the discussion.

David

]]> Comment on Industrial placement; Unpaid internship or start a business? by Lyra McKee http://www.davidcrozier.co.uk/2010/09/12/industrial-placement-unpaid-internship-or-start-a-business/comment-page-1/#comment-142 Lyra McKee Tue, 14 Sep 2010 22:07:18 +0000 http://www.davidcrozier.co.uk/?p=187#comment-142 Fantastic article David. Starting a business while at University was actually what led me to establish NewsRupt (and by proxy, drop-out!) so I guess it depends on your perspective whether or not it was a good or bad thing! But for me, the best decision I ever made was to start a business. University did nothing for me. But that aside, I would encourage all students to skip a paid industrial placement and start a business for two reasons. Firstly, being exposed to corporate employment will 'institutionalize' your thinking; a full-time university course already does its bit in numbing your brain cells without a placement adding to the damage. The worst thing the young lose in going through 'the system' is that unique ability to think outside the box, the type of thinking that leads to innovative products, businesses and organizations that disrupt and help the world. Starting a business will keep that thinking fresh. Secondly, starting and running a business is the biggest personal development programme and journey you will ever find yourself on. It will stretch both your character and your skills in ways that you could never imagine. We say that University is meant to do that, help you "grow up". It doesn't. But having the opportunity to change your life and change the world with a business does. How many 20 year olds can say their biggest problem in life is cashflow? Not many, but it certainly makes you stand out and makes others think you're something special. Fantastic article David. Starting a business while at University was actually what led me to establish NewsRupt (and by proxy, drop-out!) so I guess it depends on your perspective whether or not it was a good or bad thing! But for me, the best decision I ever made was to start a business. University did nothing for me. But that aside, I would encourage all students to skip a paid industrial placement and start a business for two reasons. Firstly, being exposed to corporate employment will ‘institutionalize’ your thinking; a full-time university course already does its bit in numbing your brain cells without a placement adding to the damage. The worst thing the young lose in going through ‘the system’ is that unique ability to think outside the box, the type of thinking that leads to innovative products, businesses and organizations that disrupt and help the world. Starting a business will keep that thinking fresh. Secondly, starting and running a business is the biggest personal development programme and journey you will ever find yourself on. It will stretch both your character and your skills in ways that you could never imagine. We say that University is meant to do that, help you “grow up”. It doesn’t. But having the opportunity to change your life and change the world with a business does. How many 20 year olds can say their biggest problem in life is cashflow? Not many, but it certainly makes you stand out and makes others think you’re something special.

]]> Comment on Industrial placement; Unpaid internship or start a business? by Niall McKeown http://www.davidcrozier.co.uk/2010/09/12/industrial-placement-unpaid-internship-or-start-a-business/comment-page-1/#comment-141 Niall McKeown Tue, 14 Sep 2010 21:48:16 +0000 http://www.davidcrozier.co.uk/?p=187#comment-141 David, In your closing statement you say "Isn’t it time our universities considered offering a Diploma in Entrepreneurial Studies? What do you think?" The University of Ulster has a new degree starting in 2011 as part of the Ulster Business School that is just what you have suggested. It is called BSc Creative Enterprise. The programme was developed and approved in December 2009 and is due to recruit students this year for intake in September 2011. It will be a 4 year course with the 3rd year being an option to start a business or work in industry. They have some printed materials on the course although I am not sure they were designed for candidate consumption. From what I have read it looks fabulous and has a mix of academic and external industry influences. The purpose of the course is to train and encourage entrepreneurship. If they had this course back in the day, I would have been the first to sign up. I think they are looking for around 30 top candidates. If you would like the contact details of the course manager I will be happy to connect you up. David,

In your closing statement you say “Isn’t it time our universities considered offering a Diploma in Entrepreneurial Studies? What do you think?”

The University of Ulster has a new degree starting in 2011 as part of the Ulster Business School that is just what you have suggested. It is called BSc Creative Enterprise. The programme was developed and approved in December 2009 and is due to recruit students this year for intake in September 2011. It will be a 4 year course with the 3rd year being an option to start a business or work in industry.

They have some printed materials on the course although I am not sure they were designed for candidate consumption.

From what I have read it looks fabulous and has a mix of academic and external industry influences. The purpose of the course is to train and encourage entrepreneurship.

If they had this course back in the day, I would have been the first to sign up. I think they are looking for around 30 top candidates.

If you would like the contact details of the course manager I will be happy to connect you up.

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