How do these men get your trust?
In this country we have seen the first ever live debate between the three leaders of the political parties and the discussion that commentators are now having is about who ‘won’. What is interesting is that this subsequent discussion is not about the content of what these three men said; it is about who scored the most points, who presented themselves best and who was most convincing. Whether or not you watched the debate, you know enough about... [Read More...]
Disquiet in the Country
I agreed with Alan last year, that we were heading into very uncertain times both financially and job security, with the patience of the nation on a precipice. Sit and listen in on any conversation around the dinner table and the subject will invariably be about how our country is being run. We are now all part of a nanny state and having the ability to take control of our own destiny without any form of control from the completely inept and greedy... [Read More...]
Why middle managers need to ‘Wake up and smell the coffee’
The expression ‘being between a rock and a hard place’ may well become a common term used by front line and middle managers who have yet to feel the force of the ensuing storm heading their way. It cannot be ignored and to embrace it will not be easy. One thing is with little doubt, having the ability to recognise and respond will help keep them ahead of the curve. To really get a feel for what is coming have a read of this article. Read More →
Does it pay to be incompetent?
It is a continual struggle in the public sector world to remove an ineffective, incompetent or lazy member of staff because of the inbuilt bureaucracy that protects them. It is experienced throughout the public sector and anyone who is working, or who has worked, in this sector knows this is a real problem. Alan’s article on this very subject should make us all want to rise up and strike a blow for the virtues of common sense. HR and excessive... [Read More...]
At last No Keyboard….Review update
We’ve been using this for a month now – and it does what it says on the box. It is making life so much easier; like dictating this post. The installation was easy and the way it checks your documents for ‘your style of writing’ was a bit of a surprise. The performance is just what I expected, but here are a few tips to make your life easier: · The position of your microphone is essential. Moving the microphone by just a couple of... [Read More...]
At last No Keyboard !!!!
When you look at the incredible pace of change in technology, one thing remains oblivious to what is happening around it…The Keyboard. Watch any movie that is set in the future and when computing is involved .. there it is… The Keyboard. Can we break away from it? Do we want to? Is it because a keyboard is so flexible in the way commands can be given or that it is less easy to make a mistake when touching something physical? It may just... [Read More...]
