Fresh and frank voices in global development. MissionCreep is produced by WhyDev, a non-profit organisation committed to getting aid and development right. Initially established as a blog, WhyDev offers a range of services to support the professional development and well being of aid workers and development practitioners across a range of contexts.
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MissionCreep 011: Badges, Roads, and Snark
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In this week's episode, Brendan, Carly, and guest host Jennifer Ambrose discuss badges of ill-health among aid workers, road safety for development, and whether snark is effective. Subscribe on iTunes and join the conversation on Twitter #missioncreepdev.Links from podcast: www.medicaldaily.com/sarcastic-much-intelligence-wit-and-creativity-all-lin…
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MissionCreep 010: Jargon, Mentoring, and Festivals
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In this week's episode, Brendan, Weh, and guest host Leah Davies, the founder of Paper Planes Connect discuss what jargon we should discard and keep, why you should find a mentor who is younger, and whether festivals can end global poverty. Subscribe on iTunes and join the conversation on Twitter #missioncreepdev…
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MissionCreep 009: Spills, Refugees, and Languages
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In this episode, Brendan, Carly, and Weh discuss leadership change, the global refugee crisis, and whether or not you should learn a language to work in development.Door WhyDev
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MissionCreep 008: Altruism, Grants and Taylor Swift
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In this episode, Brendan, Carly and Weh discuss whether it is necessary to be altruistic to work in development, the inequity inherent in the grant process and if Taylor Swift is a neo-colonialist.Door WhyDev
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MissionCreep 007: Nepal, Salary Cap and Man Drought
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In this episode, Brendan, Weh and Carly discuss the response to the Nepal earthquake, whether NGOs should introduce a salary cap and whether there is a man drought in global development. Join the conversation on Twitter #missioncreepdev or send your questions to info@whydev.orgDoor WhyDev
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