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Speaker: Russell Cosway

Russell has worked in and for Local Government ICT for over 30 years at all levels having been a programmer, analyst, project manager, security manager and in senior roles such as Head of Service, Programme Manager, Service Delivery Manager.

 

Having worked within the highly regulated UK Public Sector, Russell is no stranger to stringent social responsibility and environmental regimes. His expertise in frameworks such as ITIL, SFIA and others gives him insight into the many common aspects of managing and improving working environments for people.

 

Having transferred to the private sector in 2013, Russell remains passionate about public services and the power of collective action. Previously user forum chair and board member for SFIA, he is keen to develop Information Age Talent in organisations. Russell also likes to use his coaching and mentoring skills in bringing the best out in the teams with which he works.

Blue Sky Stinking Episode 05

BSS5 – Knowing Me, Knowing You – Privacy rules

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Some business confidential information is leaked from the company. How, who, and what is the impact?

It’s easy to be relaxed about privacy rules in business dealings in this supposedly transparent and open world. Should Jakob and Zelda be worried about Zelda’s dad knowing the inner workings of Sydeline? How important is confidentiality in business?

Mike and Russell discuss privacy rules, company and personal information confidentiality.

Blue Sky Stinking Episode 04

BSS4 – Money, Money, Money – Business Finance Setup

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Investor Jakob wants to help, and has the money… but what will he get in return? Then there is the business finance setup planning – who are you going to call? And, how much for premises!

Russell dumps Mike in preference for Dan Orasnjak from our accountants, Lang Bennetts. Dan provides some financial insights to starting and running a business and points out where Sydeline are not taking the best approach!

Blue Sky Stinking Episode 03

BSS3 – Thank you for the music, business operations setup

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Diving into launching the business, by starting in partial competition with her father, Zelda considers some brave steps. However, striking up a business relationship with Jakob means having to make some sacrifices.

Mike and Russell, from Gydeline discuss how to prepare for starting a business and what skills are needed to do it well. The tools and support required are covered along with some ideas on naming an organisation.

Blue Sky Stinking Episode 02

BSS2 – Mamma Mia, Starting a business

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Diving into launching the business, by starting in partial competition with her father, Zelda considers some brave steps.

However, striking up a business relationship with Jakob means having to make some sacrifices.

Mike and Russell, from Gydeline discuss how to prepare for starting a business and what skills are needed to do it well. The tools and support required are covered along with some ideas on naming an organisation.

Blue Sky Stinking Episode 01

BSS1 – The Winner Takes It All, Worst way to start a business

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What’s the worst way to start a business? A challenge, a bet, out of irritation? Zelda gets cheesed off with the way her dad runs Zeros Heros and receives bad advice from Bob and some unexpected help from Jakob.

Mike Saville and Russell Cosway from Gydeline introduce the first episode of the Blue Sky Stinking podcast and discuss topics raised, including, worst way to start a business, good reasons for starting a business, getting sound advice and benefiting from mentoring and coaching.

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