DO EMPLOYEE SURVEYS REALLY MATTER?
The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly
13.05.2026.
If you’ve ever filled in an employee engagement survey and then heard absolutely nothing afterwards, you’ll know the feeling: “What was the point of that?”
That’s exactly why engagement surveys matter — but only when organisations treat...
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THE POWER OF FUN
The Being Yourself Series, from Make Me A Plan's Performance Planner, Gemma Mullinger
11.05.2026.
The title of this blog is inspired by a book I read last year that had a lasting impression on me. The Power of Fun by Catherine Price made me stop and think about how much fun I was having – or not having, as the case was for me at the time – and re-evaluate...
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ON CELTS
The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe
07.05.2026.
The ancient Celts were famed for their fierce defence of their realm, skill at craftsmanship and creativity. In this, the final chapter of the current Nostalgia Series, this Philosopher-in-Residence is going to take a look at how we 21st century souls can channel our...
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SUCCESSION PLANNING ESSENTIALS
The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly
29.04.2026.
Succession planning often sounds like something only large corporations need, but in reality, every organisation benefits from thinking ahead about who will step into key roles when people move on. Done well, succession planning isn’t about replacing people, it’s...
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CLARITY
The Being Yourself Series, from Make Me A Plan's Performance Planner, Gemma Mullinger
27.04.2026.
If I asked you to meet me at ‘the end destination’, would you be able to do it? No. Of course you wouldn’t! Because I haven’t specified where that destination is, or what time I want to meet you there. My instructions lack clarity, therefore making it...
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MAKE ME A PLAN BACKS CAMPAIGN TO INCREASE HMRC MILEAGE ALLOWANCE
27.04.2026.
Cornwall company adds its voice to growing calls for reform that would benefit thousands of workers across the UK.
Make Me A Plan is proud to announce its support for the campaign to increase the HMRC Approved Mileage Allowance Payment (AMAP) rate, joining trade unions...
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ON ALBION
The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe
23.04.2026.
This Philosopher-in-Residence, it won’t surprise you, is usually rather fond of planning ahead. What happens when one encounters a bump in the proverbial road, however?
When planning out the retro titles for this current Nostalgia blog series, On Albion seemed to be a...
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TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES
The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly
15.04.2026.
Love team building activities or hate them, having inclusive team building sessions isn’t just a nice idea, it’s essential for building a team where everyone feels valued, comfortable, and able to participate. Too often, team building is planned around...
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THE HIDDEN COST OF NOT BEING YOURSELF
The Being Yourself Series, from Make Me A Plan's Performance Planner, Gemma Mullinger
13.04.2026.
Not being yourself. People pleasing. Always acting in a way that conflicts with your authenticity. It’s draining. It causes anxiety. You’ll start to feel resentment. Your relationships are unsatisfying. You’re unmotivated, you crave connection and truth,...
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ON WESSEX
The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe
09.04.2026.
This Philosopher-in-Residence recently had a conversation with a septuagenarian, wherein somehow the topic got on to why things change their names. I hope to, but haven’t yet managed to endure anywhere near that many years on this planet, so I tried to play...
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