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Sarah Lethbridge

Sarah Lethbridge

Pro Dean of External Engagement
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Turning Sad Times into Happy Times

Turning Sad Times into Happy Times

Posted on 29 June 2026 by

Writing a blog every month is such a good habit to get into. It makes you notice things.  After a few months where I was struggling to think of what […]

Gwybod and Nabod. To Know and TO KNOW.

Gwybod and Nabod. To Know and TO KNOW.

Posted on 20 May 2026 by

I have developed lots of lovely and intellectually productive work relationships as a consequence of my external engagement role in Cardiff Business School.  One of which is with Diana Reynolds […]

You’re Not Doing it Right!

You’re Not Doing it Right!

Posted on 29 April 2026 by

In Working Smarter and Harder to Overcome Friction I discussed the notion of employees doing MORE to ultimately help customers do less, ergo, making the service they provide more helpful […]

Systems Leadership

Systems Leadership

Posted on 6 April 2026 by

I’ve been called a lot of things in my life, but my absolute favourite is that I’m ‘perspicacious’. Admittedly, I had no idea what this word actually meant when it […]

Working Smarter and Harder to Overcome Friction

Working Smarter and Harder to Overcome Friction

Posted on 12 February 2026 by

Ah the School year group Whatsapp.   It’s seen some things.  When not juggling lost jumpers and asking for photographs of the spelling list, it can also provide inspiration for a […]

Mesmerising Mnemonics

Mesmerising Mnemonics

Posted on 3 February 2026 by

You’ll be pleased to hear that I’ve cheered up a little since my last blog of bleakness.  One of the things that has brought me some comfort is a joyous […]

Recharging Batteries

Recharging Batteries

Posted on 27 December 2025 by

I’m writing this blog on the last day of work, just before a delicious two weeks of leave.  By the time you’ll be reading this my leave will be over […]

Marketing Magic

Marketing Magic

Posted on 26 November 2025 by

I often feel like I could have been in advertising.  I’ve never been glamorous enough to have been able to make it really, but the sparkle of a career á […]

What’s My Job Again?

What’s My Job Again?

Posted on 22 October 2025 by

Last month I talked about the “Call for Help” box within my Elements of Improvement model and this month I want to talk about a box which is giving me […]

The Reports Have Gone to Her Head

The Reports Have Gone to Her Head

Posted on 5 October 2025 by

The contribution to lean that I am most proud of is my (frankly brilliant) Elements of Improvement model which illustrates all of the key, core, improvement ideals that organisations need […]