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But, I seem to be adept at reviewing my behaviour and my actions and finding a way to correct course. [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/the-zeppelin-list-learning-from-my-mistakes) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/the-zeppelin-list-learning-from-my-mistakes#comments-listing) Topics: [Guidance for projects](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/guidance-for-projects) ## [Disruption, Pain Points, and Unmet Needs](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/disruption-pain-points-and-unmet-needs) Posted by [Joseph Kennedy](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/joseph-kennedy) on 07-Sep-2018 09:52:00 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![luana-azevedo-457150-unsplash](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/luana-azevedo-457150-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/disruption-pain-points-and-unmet-needs) Warp It’s Founder, Daniel O’Connor, is here to talk about disruption, innovation, and solving problems. Please read on and enjoy his interesting thoughts... [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/disruption-pain-points-and-unmet-needs) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/disruption-pain-points-and-unmet-needs#comments-listing) Topics: [Guidance for projects](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/guidance-for-projects) ## [Comfort Zone: We Are All Coaches Of Some Kind](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/we-are-all-coaches-for-better-or-worse) Posted by [Joseph Kennedy](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/joseph-kennedy) on 03-Sep-2018 10:00:00 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![designecologist-600480-unsplash](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/designecologist-600480-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/we-are-all-coaches-for-better-or-worse) ## This article is something different. This article is me speaking to you personally, sharing a piece of content that I believe will have a huge and immediate positive impact on you. I don’t usually address the Warp It audience in this way, but I feel that this podcast holds such great wisdom that the teachings it provides, if taken on personally by Warp It’s members and partners, could bring welcome rewards.   I think you should read or listen to it because this technique is a great way to help people and stops you saying yes to everything and cluttering up your schedule! [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/we-are-all-coaches-for-better-or-worse) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/we-are-all-coaches-for-better-or-worse#comments-listing) Topics: [Guidance for projects](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/guidance-for-projects) ## [A Good Night's Sleep is the Most Widely Undervalued Performance Enhancing Drug](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/expert-tips-good-sleep) Posted by [Daniel O'Connor](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/daniel-oconnor) on 21-Aug-2018 08:55:14 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Optimized-gregory-pappas-734927-unsplash](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/Optimized-gregory-pappas-734927-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/expert-tips-good-sleep) ### **Wakey wakey!** | If you’re a regular reader of the Warp It blog, you’ll probably have asked yourself why we talk about things like productivity, climbing mountains and storytelling. The answer is that our customers and potential customers work in a wide array of organisations, on a whole host of different initiatives and projects. We are a huge supporter of these people and so we provide value to them, to help them win and excel at work. | | --- | [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/expert-tips-good-sleep) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/expert-tips-good-sleep#comments-listing) Topics: [Guidance for projects](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/guidance-for-projects), [Tips and tools](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/tips-and-tools) ## [How To Create A Buzz During Delays](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/how-to-create-a-buzz-during-delays) Posted by [Joseph Kennedy](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/joseph-kennedy) on 02-Jul-2018 15:34:00 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Optimized-andrea-sonda-275999-unsplash-682695-edited](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/Optimized-andrea-sonda-275999-unsplash-682695-edited.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/how-to-create-a-buzz-during-delays) ### Imagine you’re [planning your reuse scheme](https://info.warp-it.co.uk/steps-consider-planning-stage-reuse-program) and you’ve already got the go-ahead from stakeholders, done a [business case](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/making-business-case-free-resources), and have organisational support, but, there’s a delay. Nobody likes delays, such as the IT department taking longer than expected to review something, or a line manager or committee going over details again and again. Regardless of the delay, you know the project is going to go ahead and you are itching to get started. If you’re at this stage in the process, or could perceive it ever happening to you, then you must continue reading. [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/how-to-create-a-buzz-during-delays) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/how-to-create-a-buzz-during-delays#comments-listing) Topics: [Guidance for projects](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/guidance-for-projects), [Increasing participation](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/increasing-participation), [Launching your reuse program](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/launching-your-reuse-program), [Reuse program: Pre Launch](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/reuse-program-pre-launch) ## [How to get anyone to agree to your culture change project](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/how-to-get-anyone-to-agree-to-your-culture-change-project) Posted by [Daniel O'Connor](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/daniel-oconnor) on 06-Jun-2018 09:26:00 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Optimized-wim-arys-523715-unsplash](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/Optimized-wim-arys-523715-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/how-to-get-anyone-to-agree-to-your-culture-change-project) --- ### Daniel's super simple step-by-step guide to changing culture in organisations --- **Step 1**: *Identify the people who are decision makers * [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/how-to-get-anyone-to-agree-to-your-culture-change-project) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/how-to-get-anyone-to-agree-to-your-culture-change-project#comments-listing) Topics: [Guidance for projects](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/guidance-for-projects), [Action plans](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/action-plans) ## [How to say no to distraction...](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/how-to-say-no-to-distraction) Posted by [Daniel O'Connor](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/author/daniel-oconnor) on 19-Apr-2018 08:10:43 - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![water](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/water.png)](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/how-to-say-no-to-distraction) # How to say no to distraction and get stuff done...    I allow myself to get distracted so easily. Notifications, websites, colleagues, meetings i don't need to be at, other work that is easier than what I need to be doing..... [Read More](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/how-to-say-no-to-distraction) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/how-to-say-no-to-distraction#comments-listing) Topics: [Guidance for projects](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/guidance-for-projects), [Warp It admin](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/warp-it-admin), [Reuse program: Planning stage](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/reuse-program-planning-stage) [Previous](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/guidance-for-projects/page/1) [All posts](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/all) [Next](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/topic/guidance-for-projects/page/3) #### Contacts - UK & EU: 0800 0488755 - United States and Canada: (424) 781-3159 - Australia and NZ: (02) 80050 5828 - General enquiries: info@getwarpit.com - Sales: info@getwarpit.com - Customercare: daniel@getwarpit.com - Technical: sie@getwarpit.com #### WARP IT on Social media #### Charities [Not for profit & 3rd sector](http://getwarpit.com/charities) #### Recruitment [We are hiring](http://getwarpit.com/Recruiting.aspx) - [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/getwarpit_Nov2016%20Theme/footer-img7.png)](http://getwarpit.com/awards) - [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/getwarpit_Nov2016%20Theme/footer-img1.png)](http://getwarpit.com/awards) - [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/getwarpit_Nov2016%20Theme/footer-img5.png)](http://getwarpit.com/awards) - [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/getwarpit_Nov2016%20Theme/footer-img4.png)](http://getwarpit.com/awards) - [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/getwarpit_Nov2016%20Theme/footer-img6.png)](http://getwarpit.com/awards) - [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/getwarpit_Nov2016%20Theme/footer-img3.png)](http://getwarpit.com/awards) - [![](https://blog.warp-it.co.uk/hubfs/getwarpit_Nov2016%20Theme/footer-img2.png)](http://getwarpit.com/awards) Copyright © 2014 WasteAction Resource Efficiency, All Rights Reserved