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Search listings: Are you the type of manager who says,”HR told me to do it”?
No doubt some managers feel that HR restricts their actions. But you don’t need HR’s permission it’s your decision you just need to be prepared to justify it. Especially if it goes against the...

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By:
Blair McPherson
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Last updated: 03 Apr 2026

0; How to get what you want out of your team by getting the best out of HR
Not surprisingly a lot of managers move into management having done the job their team members do. But as they rise up the management hierarchy they have to rely on people management skill...

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Blair McPherson
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Last updated: 03 Apr 2026

0; Do you feel the Love
It’s not the language of employee relations. You won’t find it in HR policies or leadership frameworks. But stay with it. When one of a team’s top players walked away, the explanation wasn’t pay,...

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Blair McPherson
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Last updated: 02 Apr 2026

0; Employee of the Month (and other well-meaning mistakes)
From personal experience, I can confirm the Employee of the Month is alive and well. My grandson works at McDonald’s. His photo went up on the wall. The family were delighted. He was less...

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By:
Blair McPherson
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Last updated: 02 Apr 2026

0; AI Engineering Lab Newsletter #8
AI Engineering Lab Newsletter #8 31 March 2026 ...

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Alana Barrett-Frew
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Last updated: 31 Mar 2026

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AI Engineering Lab; Prompt Engineering for Engineers
Prompt Engineering for Engineers Getting consistent results from AI code assistants isn't about the tool. It's about how you use it. Two frameworks that make the difference. ...

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Alana Barrett-Frew
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Last updated: 31 Mar 2026

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AI Engineering Lab; Reference Checks
Will landlords still be able to refuse tenancies based on a tenant causing ASB at their previous rented property? Or will referencing be purely based on financial capability to afford to pay for...

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By:
Gareth Hardy
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Last updated: 30 Mar 2026

0; Who knew it could be this exciting
The most ignored job in the organisation. Right up to the moment it becomes the only one that matters. It is always last on the agenda. The polite nod. The half-read paper. The quiet...

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By:
Blair McPherson
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Last updated: 30 Mar 2026

0; If you can’t recognise your leader in the lift, are they really leading?
That seems to be the modern test. Not strategy. Not delivery. Not whether services improve. Just: would you know them if they stood next to you waiting for the doors to open? Communication teams...

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By:
Blair McPherson
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Last updated: 28 Mar 2026

0; Beyond Detection
Introduction I teach Spanish to adult learners on non-credit bearing modules at a London university. My students are not there for grades. They take this class because they genuinely want...

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By:
Dr. Tatiana Suárez
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Last updated: 16 Apr 2026

0; How to load a dishwasher properly
There is a correct way to load a dishwasher. You can’t just cram everything in any old how . If you want clean dishes and cutlery you must stack systematically not over fill, put bowls up side...

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By:
Blair McPherson
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Last updated: 25 Mar 2026

0; Confelicity in Coaching: Its Significance and Practical Application
Disclaimer: I am the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) in local jobcentre for: Creative Industries I am a member of the Cross-Govt Socio-Economic Diversity Network (CGSEDN) I am a member of...

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By:
Mavarine Du-Marie
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Last updated: 24 Mar 2026

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Civil Service Coaching Community of Practice; The Wild West of Social Care
Is that a black Stetson I see the political adviser wearing? And where did the minister get those cowboy boots? Welcome to the Wild West. Or as we now call it, social care. A system where much of...

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By:
Blair McPherson
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Last updated: 23 Mar 2026

0; Ambitious Mindset
Disclaimer: I am the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) in local jobcentre for: Creative Industries I am a member of the Cross-Govt Socio-Economic Diversity Network (CGSEDN) I am a member of...

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By:
Mavarine Du-Marie
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Last updated: 22 Mar 2026

0; Marvin’s Secret Blog: Live from Deep Space – The Smart Machine Debate
Marvin: Welcome, dear readers… er, viewers? Anyway, tonight we have a veryspecial chat. Guests: my friend the smart lift, the dishwasher with a podcast calledLife with a Bad Stacker, Holly—the...

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By:
Blair McPherson
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Last updated: 20 Mar 2026

0; What Coaching is about
MY DWP RELATED BLOG POSTS: A COACHING MINDSET MY DWP BLOG: COACHING SERIES | DWP Intranet

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By:
Mavarine Du-Marie
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Last updated: 20 Mar 2026

0; Builder's Mindset
Disclaimer: I am the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) in local jobcentre for: Creative Industries I am a member of the Cross-Govt Socio-Economic Diversity Network (CGSEDN) I am a member of...

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By:
Mavarine Du-Marie
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Last updated: 22 Mar 2026

0; New Tenancy Agreement
Does anyone know if/when the gov.uk model Tenancy Agreement will be updated and published to reflect the RRA changes? The current one was last updated in 2021 Model agreement for a shorthold...

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By:
Gareth Hardy
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Last updated: 20 Mar 2026

0; A different way of thinking about a job we often overlook…
“Accidents can happen.” You understand that, don’t you? No one ever plans for them. No one ever thinks it’ll be them. And then… it is. You’ve got a nice place here. Would be a...

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By:
Blair McPherson
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Last updated: 20 Mar 2026

0; The Aliveness Mindset
Disclaimer: I am the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) in local jobcentre for: Creative Industries I am a member of the Cross-Govt Socio-Economic Diversity Network (CGSEDN) I am a member of...

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By:
Mavarine Du-Marie
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Last updated: 22 Mar 2026

0; First it was the miracle jab. Now it’s miracle tech.
The new weight loss injections promised a slimmer, healthier you. No sweat. No sacrifice. Just a weekly jab and watch the pounds fall off. Tempting. Especially after Christmas. But the small print...

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By:
Blair McPherson
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Last updated: 17 Mar 2026

0; Leaked Emails, allegations of corruption, paranoia
The posters say the council wants a “psychologically safe environment”. People should feel able to speak up. Challenge the leadership. Raise concerns. No fear. No blame. That is the theory. Then...

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By:
Blair McPherson
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Last updated: 16 Mar 2026

0; Dancing with Insight in Coaching
Disclaimer: I am the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) in local jobcentre for: Creative Industries I am a member of the Cross-Govt Socio-Economic Diversity Network (CGSEDN) I am a member of...

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By:
Mavarine Du-Marie
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Last updated: 17 Mar 2026

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Civil Service Coaching Community of Practice; Marvin the paranoid android’s secret blog
This is a private blog. Not intended for human eyes. If you are human and reading this then the security system has clearly been designed by… humans. Allow me to introduce myself. I...

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By:
Blair McPherson
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Last updated: 15 Mar 2026

0; Using AI as My Style Check-In
Disclaimer: I am the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) in local jobcentre for: Creative Industries I am a member of the Cross-Govt Socio-Economic Diversity Network (CGSEDN) I am a member of...

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By:
Mavarine Du-Marie
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Last updated: 13 Mar 2026

0; Sentimentality and Romanticism in Coaching
Disclaimer: I am a member of the Cross-Govt Socio-Economic Diversity Network (CGSEDN) (formerly published by Mavarine Du-Marie on the Department of Work & Pensions Blog intranet...

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By:
Mavarine Du-Marie
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Last updated: 16 Mar 2026

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Civil Service Coaching Community of Practice; Attention Management
Disclaimer: I am a member of the Cross-Govt Socio-Economic Diversity Network (CGSEDN) I am a member of the DWP Faith and Belief Network - Knowledge Hub (formerly published by...

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By:
Mavarine Du-Marie
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Last updated: 11 Mar 2026

0; The Power of the word 'Most' in Coaching:
Disclaimer: I am a member of the Cross-Govt Socio-Economic Diversity Network (CGSEDN) I am a member of the DWP Faith and Belief Network - Knowledge Hub (formerly published by...

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Mavarine Du-Marie
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Last updated: 11 Mar 2026

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Civil Service Coaching Community of Practice; Is Hope Truly at the Centre of Everything? A Critical Examination
Disclaimer: I am a member of the Cross-Govt Socio-Economic Diversity Network (CGSEDN) I am a member of the DWP Faith and Belief Network - Knowledge Hub (formerly published by...

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By:
Mavarine Du-Marie
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Last updated: 13 Mar 2026

0; AI Engineering Lab Newsletter #5
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By:
Alana Barrett-Frew
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Last updated: 10 Mar 2026

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AI Engineering Lab; My DWP Continuous Learning Journey
Disclaimer: I am a member of the Cross-Govt Socio-Economic Diversity Network (CGSEDN) I am a member of the DWP Faith and Belief Network - Knowledge Hub (formerly published by Mavarine...

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By:
Mavarine Du-Marie
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Last updated: 22 Mar 2026

0; Coaching Through Appearance: Clothing as Portal, Mirror, and Map
Disclaimer: I am a member of the Cross-Govt Socio-Economic Diversity Network (CGSEDN) (formerly published by Mavarine Du-Marie on the Department of Work & Pensions Blog intranet site and...

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By:
Mavarine Du-Marie
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Last updated: 13 Mar 2026

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Civil Service Coaching Community of Practice; The Senior Team meeting starts like a tag team wrestling match.
Bright lights. Inflated egos. Everyone in their corner waiting to leap off the ropes. In one corner, the Boss. Muscles flexed. Jaw set. He sees threats everywhere. The Awkward One wants his title...

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By:
Blair McPherson
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Last updated: 05 Mar 2026

0; Pot holes what do they tell us about the state of Local Government
Did you recall when the Beatles sang about the holes in Blackburn Lancashire - they had to count them all. So potholes in our roads are not new but they are now probably too numerous...

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By:
Blair McPherson
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Last updated: 05 Mar 2026

0; Profound Coaching: A Model for Insights
Disclaimer: I am a member of the Cross-Govt Socio-Economic Diversity Network (CGSEDN) (formerly published by Mavarine Du-Marie on the Department of Work & Pensions Blog intranet site) ...

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By:
Mavarine Du-Marie
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Last updated: 09 Mar 2026

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Civil Service Coaching Community of Practice; Facts Coaching
Disclaimer: I am a member of the Cross-Govt Socio-Economic Diversity Network (CGSEDN) (formerly published by Mavarine Du-Marie on the Department of Work & Pensions Blog intranet site) ...

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By:
Mavarine Du-Marie
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Last updated: 09 Mar 2026

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Civil Service Coaching Community of Practice; Goddess Prudentia and the I–Thou Concept in Coaching
Disclaimer: I am a member of the Cross-Govt Socio-Economic Diversity Network (CGSEDN) I am a member of the DWP Faith and Belief Network - Knowledge Hub (formerly published by Mavarine...

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By:
Mavarine Du-Marie
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Last updated: 09 Mar 2026

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Civil Service Coaching Community of Practice; Intuition Coaching
Disclaimer: I am a member of the Cross-Govt Socio-Economic Diversity Network (CGSEDN) I am a member of the DWP Faith and Belief Network - Knowledge Hub (formerly published by Mavarine...

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By:
Mavarine Du-Marie
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Last updated: 09 Mar 2026

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Civil Service Coaching Community of Practice; The thin line between integration and Forced Fun
There is a consensus in the literature and research that a sociable work place is more productive and employees feel more engaged. So it’s understandable that organisations/HR would...

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By:
Blair McPherson
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Last updated: 02 Mar 2026

0; My Coach Standards of Ethical Conduct
Disclaimer: I am a member of the Cross-Govt Socio-Economic Diversity Network (CGSEDN) I am a member of the DWP Faith and Belief Network - Knowledge Hub (formerly published by Mavarine...

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By:
Mavarine Du-Marie
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Last updated: 09 Mar 2026

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Civil Service Coaching Community of Practice