The latest in my Punch Punch series of posts, where I attempt to describe what’s going on under the Covid crisis using my finely honed poetry skills,
Pinch punch, it's September 1st
Covid 19 has made the workforce dispersed
Working remotely is now the new way
But for many they're excited for the office return day
Life's been a bit different for a large part of the year
And I've read that we're all drinking more beer
Social distancing continues to be followed
And facemasks are being bought by the load
We're yearning for our cancelled events to reopen
Going to concerts that evoke our emotion
Business as usual is no longer the case
We're meeting by video and not face to face
Communication tools have become more critical
As they're bridging the gap to replace the physical
As we increasingly use our digital options
Business must accelerate their adoption
Meeting customers the way they want to engage
Before you send them into a rage
Don't make us queue for hours and hours
Give us the tools and self service powers
We don't need to wait to get something done
We want to do it ourselves whilst on the run
When you make it easy, we're as pleased as can be
Calling is ok but but it's not always for me
WhatsApp and other asynch channels are a boon
They save me holding and queuing and feeling like a buffoon.
It's easy to do with software in the cloud
No rip and replace need to be allowed
And It's ready in hours rather than weeks
The solution is exactly what everyone seeks
Make the move now, don't get left behind
Your customers will appreciate you're that way inclined
Koopid AI is leading the surge
And they're poised and ready for when you get the urge
I have been around a while and seen some stuff for sure. I have experienced some good, some bad, and some indifferent. Some have been downright fabulous.
I am still hugely motivated to get up every day and be curious. I love tech and business, and most of all dogs, oh and people are ok too ;-)
Having been in sales most of my working life, I have a real interest in the art and science and am a committed lifelong learner - constantly frustrating my kids with my stock phrase "every day is a school day"
Personally, I’m a husband to one, and father to five amazing children (none of them is now a child, but independent adults) and my golden lab, Archie, who is always pleased to see me. (edit - We said goodbye to my boy in Feb 2025, and in July 2025 we welcomed rescue "Cally" into our home and hearts - a 4 YO boxer/staffy cross, and a really sweet girl
I was blessed with becoming a Granddad in February 2021 (a very proud and somewhat besotted one) and another grandson arrived in October 2022 to keep their parents busy and for me to spoil. My second eldest then added a third to the mix, in 2026, so now a granddad to 3 fabulous boys x
I am also a mad keen lover of the oval ball game and a lifelong supporter of Leicester Tigers. As an Englishman, that's therefore England at a national level and the British and Irish Lions.
If I can be of service in any way, including any area of developing a channel sales and support business or ecosystem partnerships, and or sales coaching or development, you can find me at the link below, and contact me via the form also.
One of my favourite "quotes" is
Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well-preserved body. But rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, with a beer in one hand, shouting "Whoo, what a ride!!"
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