Innovating Customer Experience at Highland Hospital
Having a baby is probably one of the most nerve wracking experiences around. It makes a PhD viva look like an entertainment special by comparison, and having had a few hours of quiet to think…
A year in review – 2011-2012
As the academic year comes to a close, here’s a quick overview of key moments in 2011-2012. I’m lucky, I have great colleagues, great students and great support. For me the summer will involve research,…
Double whammy for the Saunders college of business – Teaching with Technology and Eisenhart awards 2012
It is with much merriment I write this post this morning. The grass seems a little greener, the birds a lot louder, and the coffee a little stronger. The Provost announced formally two awards for…
Change – farewell to a phenomenal mentor
Over the course of my career I have had much occasion to celebrate good advice, mentoring, and friendship at the Saunders College of Business. I am especially grateful for all the help that Dr Stan Widrick…
Our best friends get engaged! Yay Vic and Millie!!
I cant believe it – after 5 years together our best friends Vic and Millie have finally hooked up formally with Vic proposing over the weekend in PR whilst on holiday. Congratulations you two –…
A proud day for me and my family.
Today in the post I received my permanent resident card which officially makes me a green card holder. I must admit to you I sat at the table and my eyes started welling. Its a…
Welcome to the world Lillian Victoria Hair!
And so here it is – the most important news of my life so far. My daughter, Lillian Victoria Hair was born Friday 20th of February 2009 at 5.44pm weighing 8lbs 14 and stretching to…
Simulcasting from the delivery room – a first for the use of connect?
OK, right at the start of the entry I want to make one thing absolutely clear. I had permission from my wife from the get go and we were several hours away from delivery (honest!)….
Wishing you all a very merry ‘connected’ Christmas
What would we do without the internet? We live in super connected times that enable us to reach everyone in our networks even if we live overseas. As usual I'll connect tomorrow with family and…
Updates!
So to say ‘it’s been a while’ is a bit of an understatement. Life has evolved considerably since the birth of my second child and in fantastic ways. I’m almost ready for a full year…