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Let’s see less of each other next year 
Don't really want to work with you but can't say so. Don't really want to be at this meeting but darn't say so. Don't see what's in it for us but better not say so. Don't agree with you but it...
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Blair McPherson
Last updated:  10 Dec 2023
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Good leaders never overlook human collateral damage. 
“Explain to me why it is more noble to kill 10,000 men in battle than a dozen at dinner?” Tywin Lannister ( Game of Thrones) says in defence of that infamous Red Wedding ambush. This...
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Blair McPherson
Last updated:  08 Dec 2023
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Does the job change you? 
I am reading the latest Ian Rankin book. One strand of the story concerns a police officer accused of,” domestic abuse”  and repeated assault. The evidence  is overwhelming but he comes...
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Blair McPherson
Last updated:  07 Dec 2023
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Bad Bosses cause losses 
To: All managers email From: HR  The organisations response to the current jobs market is to put the emphases on retention over recruitment. Keeping employees happy is now paramount. The...
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Blair McPherson
Last updated:  30 Nov 2023
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Can you trust an organisation that doesn’t trust itself with the truth? 
In the public sector vacant posts are not just a result of poor pay and overwork but of poor treatment of staff due to institutional apathy towards staff subject to bullying, racism and misogyny....
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Blair McPherson
Last updated:  28 Nov 2023
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I scored goals
If you were a footballer you might judge your success in goals. If you were a surgeon it might be the lives saved.  If you were a foster carer it would be the lives you have changed for the...
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Blair McPherson
Last updated:  16 Nov 2023
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The lion king, the jackals and the bull
In the Panchantantra animal fables from India cunning, strategy and amorality often overcome all opposition. The good guys don’t always win.( Sometimes it’s not even clear who the good guys are)....
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Blair McPherson
Last updated:  13 Nov 2023
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It’s interesting what the boss thinks is interesting - an unintended experiment in communication.
The over eager  admin support. Recalling the uncorrected draft. Why people read all 60 pages, not just 2 page executive summary-wanted to know what author/senior managers didn’t want us to...
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Blair McPherson
Last updated:  11 Nov 2023
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