Sketchplanations - The Podcast

This is another episode where we were all a little sheepish about telling stories of when we've observed The Bystander Effect in our own behaviour.Between us, we had lots of examples of where it's been observed in others. Of course we did.We discuss theories of why this is a human phenomenon and even examples of when we've been at the sharp end of it.The most innocuous and probably most common example was the WhatsApp Group chat.Who in your group is the one to take charge and suggest actual dates for things rather than the very non-committal "yeah - we should do that"?Jono describes solid works of research using CCTV footage that backs up the hypothesis and we ponder whether the effect is different in cultures and societies other than our own.Tell us your stories or examples of The Bystander Effect:hello@sketchplanations.comOR leave us a voice noteIn the episode we reference the following which you might like to read more into:The Whose Job Is It poem sketchThe Accountability Ladder podcast episode and sketchThe Ask The Question At Talks sketchAnd in the Listener Comments section at the end of the show we talked about:The Gartner Hype Cycle sketchThe Long Nose of Innovation sketchThe Learning Pit sketchThe Optimism Bias podcast episode and sketchThe Dunning-Kruger Effect sketch is exclusively in Jono's book Big Ideas, Little PicturesThe Hofstadter's Law sketchThe Cat-filter lawyer zoom call that went viral during Covid as an example of a Human Risk fail.All music expertly provided by Franc Cinelli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the morning of your company's massive online shop launch, the only person who knows the crucial password misses their alarm, sleeps in and everyone's left waiting.Oh dear.In this episode we speak with the tireless behavioural scientist and Human Risk expert, Christian Hunt who tells us about the fundamental elements of human risk and how to avoid it; with plenty of juicy examples to bring this topic to life. Whilst the majority of the episode focuses on Human Risk in the professional environment, we also talk about how we all experience it in our day-to-day personal and family lives too; in Christian's own words, we all do stupid things every now and then.When Christian talks with companies about their Human Risk and how to mitigate it, he talks about "getting people to do what you want without p*ssing them off" - which we do reference a fair bit in the podcast. [potty mouths].Get in TouchYou will definitely have examples of Human Risk in your own personal or professional lives, and we'd love to hear about them. Anonymous submissions very welcome :-)email us: hello@sketchplanations.comOR leave us a voice noteReference LinksIn this episode we also reference:Jono's sketch on PhishingAbsolute carnage at the Oscars when the wrong film was read out for Best Picture. Kinda funny. Hugely awkward.In our Listener Comments at the end of the episode we reference an awesome inforgraphic on "The Emotion of Colour" in reference to our episode with Lucia Fraser on The Basic Colour Wheel. It's well worth a look.Guest ProfileChristian Hunt has over 27 years of experience in Financial Services, working in Investment Banking, Asset Management and a Family Office. His work benefits from the unique perspective of having held senior roles as both a Regulator and Risk & Compliance Officer.You can find more information about Christian and his services and his book, Humanizing Rules at www.human-risk.comYou can peruse his collection of amusing "Compliance in the Wild" spotting on LinkedIn.You can also listen to the Human Risk Podcast. All music on this podcast is provided by the very talented Franc Cinelli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do you like the thought of heading off on an adventure but don't really have the time to see it through?Why not try a MicroAdventure?They're smaller, achievable, won't break the bank and will go a long way to scratching that itch you might never have reached anyway.In this episode we speak with the charming and inspirational Al Humphreys about adventures in his life, before focussing on the smaller, more achievable things we could all fit into our busy lives to keep our thirst for fun, physical activity and spiritual reward truly quenched. Al is the author of 14 books to date, is an accomplished and entertaining public speaker, podcaster and general all-round good guy. Our conversation is packed full of ideas for things you can do from your own doorstep that will ensure you have some great stories (and maybe photos) to share with friends and family - in fact, why not share your MicroAdventures with them too?I know for a fact that since this conversation, Tommy climbs a tree near his office once a month during his lunch break!Amongst many topics, we talk about the character traits of someone who enjoys adventure and adversity, what drives us to seek adventure and the legal & moral wrangling of responsible wild camping.Get in TouchHow important is adventure in your life?Do you have examples of your own MicroAdventures?Let us know:email us: hello@sketchplanations.comOR leave us a voice noteReference LinksIn this episode we also reference:Custom Made Ordnance Survey MapsThe Fun Scale podcast episodeSmall Little People TRIZ Tool podcast episodeThe book "As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning" by Laurie LeeExample of a simple Bivvy BagHow to find the halfway point between you and others to define the perfect place to meet.All music on this podcast is provided by the very talented Franc Cinelli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Colour.Life wouldn’t be the same without it. But there are so many to choose from, how do we know which is the right colour?eg. What colour car would you buy? What colour shoes? What colour paint for the new feature wall in the kitchen? Sometimes you just instinctively know what colour(s) to choose. It’s a vibe thing.Other times, it’s nice to get a bit of help. And in this episode we speak with celebrated artist and ceramicist Lucia Fraser about the Basic Colour Wheel: Bringing a bit of structure and dare we say it, science to proceedings to help understand how colours relate to and complement each other. We also discuss how colour can affect and reflect our emotions.I particularly enjoyed our discussion about how brand logos are different to art when it comes to colour and that the colours chosen often have clear functions to play.Get in TouchHow important is colour in your life?Have you ever used the colour wheel to help make a decision on something?Let us know:email us: hello@sketchplanations.comOR leave us a voice noteLucia Fraser profileLucia studied for her Honours degree in Fine Art at the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. She has since exhibited her work in galleries across the UK and has collaborated with iconic British design brands such as Hobbs and Heal’s Furniture. Lucia is a friend of mine, and I’m very proud to say that I have a few bits of her work in my house, like this gorgeous landscape-inspired ink canvas.For more information on Lucia's work visit LuciaFraser.comAnd you can follow her antics on Instagram.Reference LinksIn this episode we also reference:The iconic Gulf Oil racing liveryJono's Sketchplanation on Atmospheric PerspectiveAll music on this podcast is provided by the very talented Franc Cinelli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just like Goldilocks' porridge, often the most enjoyable activities and tasks are those in the sweet spot; where the balance between competence and the difficulty of the job at hand is juuuuuuuuust right. Making it a challenge, but not too much so. We discuss our own tolerances for menial tasks (such as loading the dishwasher) and find examples of our own Goldilocks Tasks (like tough IKEA furniture builds). Through this, we dissect what makes us feel motivated in the work we do, and more importantly the work we enjoy doing. How do ours compare to your Goldilocks Tasks? Where have you found your flow? Let us know:hello@sketchplanations.comOR leave us a voice noteIn the podcast we reference the following which you might like to read more into:The Basic Colour WheelBiz Stone's Book: Things a Little Bird Told MeMatch challenge with skills to avoid boredom and anxietyThe concept of FlowAll music provided by Franc Cinelli. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How easy do you find it to step back momentarily to gather your thoughts when your world continues at 100 mph?So often in our professional and personal lives we're too busy to ever pause, reflect, and recharge before continuing.One of the key mantras from Stephen Covey's book, 7 Habits of Highly Successful People is to stop and sharpen the saw every now and then to gain perspective, refresh thinking and re-prioritise.Jono & Tommy give examples from their lives about how this approach has helped them at work and at home.Rob brings the metaphor into the literal world with stories from his wood workshop.In our discussion, we mention the following items, which you might want to take a closer look at:This song, It Costs That Much did the rounds on social media a while back for frustrated makers and crafters. It made me laugh.We covered the 5 Ways to Wellbeing with wellness expert Nancy Hey in podcast #15 from Series 1.Here's an example of a 5-year journal that Tommy was talking about. (Tommy sent me one of these in the post after we recorded the episode! :-)Jono references Arnold Schwarzenegger's motivational speech. Here's a clipped edit of the 1-hour a day section.Sketchplanations referenced:Jólabókaflóð - Icelandic tradition of giving books at Christmas and staying in to read them.Forest Bathing - to soak in the atmosphere of a forestSolvitur Ambulando - It is solved by walkingFrom the postbag, Jono also references sketches to do with the dining / kitchen table:Kitchen Table Survival SkillsSet your table in time-honoured positionsTell us your stories or experiences with Sharpening The Saw.email: hello@sketchplanations.com or leave us a voice note by clicking the blue microphone button.All Music on this podcast series is provided by Franc Cinelli. Find many more tracks at franccinelli.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Whether it's a home renovation project, a presentation for work, a piece of writing or an actual race you need to train for, the thought of the finishing line can be the ultimate motivator to get you started.We chat with charming and witty, American author, illustrator, film-maker and ultra-runner Brendan Leonard about how he motivates himself to get going on various projects. Through his stories of physical adventure and creative endeavours we explore the different ways in which a definitive end-point to something (and sometimes a fear of it) can serve as the biggest kick.In this discussion we reference:Brendan's latest book; Ultra SomethingBrendan's book on the journey of creative expression; Make It - 50 Myths and Truths about CreatingBrendan's book on running; I Hate Running and You Can TooBrendan's film (and look out for the bit at the Finish Line that Brendan references in the podcast); How to Run 100 milesJono references his sketch on Forcing FunctionWe'd love to hear your stories of any experience with Finishing Lines. How much of a motivator are they for you? Ping us an email to: hello@sketchplanations.com or leave us a voice note when you click the blue microphone button on the website.All Music on this podcast series is provided by Franc Cinelli. Find many more tracks at franccinelli.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're on our podcast summer holiday, but wanted to check in to let you know that we're still here, that we'll be back with Series 3 on Thursday 22nd August, and that you can vote for us in the British Podcast Awards - Listener's Choice category.As mentioned in the podcast, here's me on my 80s BMX with my 1st place trophy for cycling proficiency.And here's a clip of the awards ceremony Jono referenced with the inimitable Steve Martin.If you'd like to get in touch with us about any of our previous episode topics, your own experiences with the subjects we explore, or just to say hi, you can email us:hello@sketchplanations.comOr you can leave us a note or even a voice note on the podcast website.Oh - and here's Jono's Imposter Syndrome sketch which is the best possible artwork we could chose for this episode - and which I'm sure we'll come back to at some point for a full podcast as it feels like something a lot of people can probably relate to.Have a great summer and we'll see you in August. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week is International Men's Health Week and Sunday is Father's Day, so what better time to team up with life-saving charity Prostate Cancer UK for this episode of the podcast?1 in 8 men will be diagnosed with Prostate Cancer in their lifetime and that number rises to 1 in 4 for black men. Chances of survival increase dramatically with early diagnosis and so the best thing you can do as a man in the next 30 seconds is complete this Online Risk Checker which will guide you through your personal risk and advise on any next steps. There's not a latex glove in sight! And that's exactly the point with the new and improved way for detecting prostate cancer. We speak with Amy Rylance from Prostate Cancer UK to understand the new process for detecting prostate cancer and how it's both safer and more accurate. You can see a bigger version of this week's sketch here. We reference a number of research papers in the episode, which you can find here: The Lancet Commission on Prostate Cancer (gives a global perspective).The BJGP piece on how the evidence has shifted on the value of the digital rectal exam.If you have any thoughts or stories you'd like to share with us please email us: hello@sketchplanations.com Alternatively, leave us a message or even a voice note through the contact form .I'm so grateful for my Dad's early diagnosis and treatment and will be celebrating that this Sunday. And in case anyone's interested, I did phone up my GP after we recorded the podcast and was told my PSA blood results were normal. It feel good to have started the conversation with my doctor though. Find many more sketches at Sketchplanations.comAll Music on this podcast series is provided by Franc Cinelli. Find many more tracks at franccinelli.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clay Shirky, American technology writer, discusses The Shirky Principle, where organizations maintain problems for which they offer solutions. The podcast explores examples in products, suggests ways to avoid the principle, and emphasizes its visibility in others. Topics include cognitive surplus, data vs. information, knowledge vs. wisdom, and challenges in business innovation.