Make Me a Plan

ON TREVITHICK

The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe

24.04.2025.

“First the worst, second the best, third the one with the hairy chest!” chanted my six-year-old niece enthusiastically as she decided who would be going first at frisbee this Easter Sunday As the inventor of the world’s first roadgoing locomotive, Richard...

STRESS AWARENESS AT WORK: BEYOND EAPs – WHAT MANAGERS CAN DO EVERY DAY

The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly

16.04.2025.

April is Stress Awareness Month, a timely reminder that stress isn’t just something that happens “out there” – it happens right here in our workplaces too. While Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) are incredibly valuable, truly supporting mental...

THE HUNDRED

The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe

10.04.2025.

A hundred is a significant number, a milestone, the bridge between double and triple figures. Although this Philosopher-in-Residence cum Managing Director has spent nearly 7 years at the helm of the good ship Make Me A Plan, I still remember the excitement of passing 100...

BEWARE - AWARENESS DAYS!

The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly

02.04.2025.

Hello there, Fans of Plans. I was having a lovely chat over a brew the other week with MMAP’s super social media scheduler, Hannah, about awareness days/weeks/months. This sparked my idea for this blog – see taking a break aids creativity! Hannah and I went on...

ON SOCIAL MEDIA

The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe

27.03.2025.

This Philosopher-in-Residence couldn’t allow the current ScreenFree Series of blogs to draw to a close without devoting some time to the most lonely of social activities, social media. Ubiquitous since, well, most of us aren’t quite sure, as it seems hard to...

HOW INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP WEEK CAN ELEVATE YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS

The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly

19.03.2025.

International Leadership Week (ILW) 2025 is upon us, offering the opportunity for leaders and managers across the UK to reflect, grow, and embrace new perspectives on leadership. In an ever-evolving business landscape, strong leadership is the key to navigating challenges,...

ON EMAILS

The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe

13.03.2025.

Recently, at a conference, I was invited to fit in a piece of a giant jigsaw with one thing that I felt would make the world of work better. I pondered for a while (I’m a philosopher, after all) and then settled on “FEWER EMAILS!” I’m at the age...

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2025: WHAT IT MEANS FOR UK BUSINESSES

The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly

05.03.2025.

International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated on 8th March 2025, is more than just a date on the calendar—it’s a powerful reminder of the importance of gender equality in workplaces across the UK. This year’s theme, Accelerate Action, challenges...

ON PHONES

The Philosopher-in-Residence Blog Series from Make Me A Plan's Principal Planner, Anna Pascoe

27.02.2025.

Welcome to the first in the latest series of ScreenFree-themed blogs. For those of you who haven’t memorised with precision every single Make Me A Plan project, you can learn more about the ScreenFree SuperPlanners...

SUPPORT FOR EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION IS MORE IMPORTANT NOW THAN EVER

The Working Well Series, from Make Me A Plan Productivity Expert, Pen Le Kelly

19.02.2025.

In today’s world, the business landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace. With globalisation, digital transformation, and social movements reshaping our workplaces, equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are no longer just buzzwords—they are essential...