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Monthly Archives: December 2010
In which we get all Mystic Meg with our predictions for 2011 …
Since everyone else is having a go at a bit of futurology for 2011 the RPS family thought we’d give it a go too. Mysteriously, like the lives of the Temple cat our predictions are nine in number. Sport – … Continue reading
In which the RPS family consider their seven ‘significant others’ in 2010 …
I was wondering about a theme for today’s post when The Fates intervened with a central heating crisis. In the midst of attempting to recapture the gifts of hot water and hot radiators it came to me that we all have … Continue reading
Posted in 2010
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In which I revisit my little list …
This time of year always prompts some self-reflection. Pausing in the hallway between the old year behind us and the new one in front to do a quick self-check in any available mirror before moving on and out. So I’ve … Continue reading
In which I recall the AC days of 2010 …
2010 PC – pre-coalition – may be a little blurred in my memory but the events After Coalition are seared into my consciousness with a vivid clarity which will be hard to lose. Seasoned folks in my organisation – and … Continue reading
Posted in 2010, CSR2010, Public sector, Public service, war on the deficit
Tagged achievements, CSR2010, ministers, politicians, public sector, public servant, quangos, spending cuts
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In which I recall the PC days of 2010 …
I’ve always found this time of year faintly unsettling. These few days sandwiched between the huge anticipation of Christmas and the promise-filled New Year. Through my career I have been lucky to have projects and work to occupy me at … Continue reading
Posted in 2010, Coalition, CSR2010, Manifestos, Public service
Tagged 2010, CSR2010, decision making, politicians, public servant, spending cuts, truthfulness, university fees
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In which I wish you all a very Merry Christmas …
Thank you for visiting the blog this Christmas day. If you’re here again I’m glad you’ve returned. If you’re new I hope you’ve found something useful here and that you’ll come back. I’ll be back blogging again next week, looking … Continue reading
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In which I offer my #1 Christmas Wish …
My previous four Christmas Wishes are (in reverse order) – … public servants get the recognition they deserve for helping to keep society glued together … … truthfulness becomes a defining characteristic of our national life … … emotional intelligence becomes … Continue reading
In which I offer my fourth Christmas wish …
In the run up to the Big Day I thought I’d present my top five Christmas wishes. In reverse order here’s number 2. Wish #2: I wish to be wrong about the prospects for the economy. These days being always … Continue reading
In which I offer my third Christmas wish …
In the run up to the Big Day I thought I’d present my top five Christmas wishes. In reverse order here’s number 3. Wish #3: I wish emotional intelligence becomes a valued trait in the workplace. Few people set out … Continue reading
In which I offer my second Christmas wish …
In the run up to the Big Day I thought I’d present my top five Christmas wishes. In reverse order here’s number 4. Wish #4: I wish truthfulness becomes a defining characteristic of our national life. We are coming to … Continue reading
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