The Significance of Brand Ambassadorship
I’ve been speaking about employees as organisations most important Brand Ambassadors for quite a long time now. It was, therefore great...
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- Aug 20, 2015
- 4 min
Remembering the Key and Common Purpose
I was a School Governor i.e. on the Board for a School for close to 10 years. As I was a Founding Director not only did I share in the...
- Jul 27, 2015
- 2 min
Who Matters?
I got rather upset last week. I had a disagreement with Ben, the details aren’t that important. What is, important is the fact that I...
- Apr 13, 2015
- 1 min
The Future of Work
A presentation I gave on the Future of Work at an event for HR Directors in March 2015. Presentation at Strategic HR Network Annual...
- Mar 11, 2015
- 3 min
The End
I recently read the headline of an article entitled “the beginning”, strangely I found myself thinking of endings. Not totally off point...
- Feb 25, 2015
- 2 min
Unwarranted Segregation?
When I speak in Schools and Colleges on issues of diversity, inclusion and engagement, I have on occasion shown a BNP video in which a...
- Feb 10, 2015
- 3 min
Do You Give Due Credit?
I’m looking forward to watching the film, Selma. Everything that I’ve heard about it indicates that it is a film that is well worth...
- Jan 17, 2015
- 3 min
The Talent Left on Your Doorstep
I was at one of my favourite music venues, The Stables in Milton Keynes on Sunday. I went to listen to a lady named Sally Barker play. If...
- Dec 14, 2014
- 4 min
Little Sister’s Watching Your Brand
A local store close to where I live recently closed for refurbishment. I t re-opened under a different brand, however, browsing round the...
- Nov 2, 2014
- 4 min
The Myth About Who You Require for The Job
Recently I was walking past a small café. Outside was a sign – “Full Time Position Available. Experienced Only Need Apply” I smiled...
- Oct 27, 2014
- 3 min
Enabling Creativity
Employability skills has become mainstream terminology in the business world, especially when it comes to the employment of young people...
- May 21, 2014
- 1 min
Shared Organisation AND Employee Values
An organisation has a Customer Charter that specifies that it has an excellent reputation for trading honestly, maintaining their...
- Dec 24, 2013
- 2 min
A Visit to Marks & Spencer
I’ve just got come from a shopping trip to Marks & Spencer and I must say that I’m pleased to have learnt before I left that they will...
- Dec 2, 2013
- 2 min
Engaged People Don’t Need Carrying
I spoke to someone recently who expressed the frustration of having to carry people on projects that she was running. An Expert – she...
- Nov 24, 2013
- 1 min
Tell Me What You Want, What You Really, Really Want
I recently saw an advert on twitter for a Sales and Marketing Manager. It specified, “Sales and Marketing Manager, ideally a return to...
- Nov 6, 2013
- 2 min
Peter Principle
According to the Peter Principle, People are promoted to their level of Incompetency and sadly I can’t count the number of times that I...
- Jun 28, 2013
- 7 min
In Fairness to a Generation
The Most Competent, Capable and Caring Generation this Nation has Ever Produced Vice-president Joe Biden gives the commencement address...
- Jun 16, 2013
- 3 min
Uncovering Employee Value via Undercover Bosses
Once in a while I watch the television programme Undercover Boss. Currently viewing in the UK is Undercover Boss Canada. In many ways...
- Jun 9, 2013
- 3 min
Unlocking Charity Giving
I recently read an article by Sunil Bali on an Italian sandwich shop, which faced with the threat of a Giant Supermarket opening...
- Mar 13, 2013
- 1 min
Working 9-5 or 24-7
I had the privilege of watching Dolly Parton’s musical, “Nine to Five” last Saturday – incidentally the day after International Women’s...
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