Tag Archives: Christmas

In which I revisit my Christmas wishes …

Posted on February 15, 2011 by redundantpublicservant

I suppose its my thorough indoctrination in public sector performance management that makes me want to measure progress against objectives. It seems a little like overkill to do this with Christmas wishes but I like to think I am a … Continue reading →

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In which I offer my #1 Christmas Wish …

Posted on December 24, 2010 by redundantpublicservant

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 →

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In which I offer my fourth Christmas wish …

Posted on December 23, 2010 by redundantpublicservant

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 →

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In which I offer my third Christmas wish …

Posted on December 22, 2010 by redundantpublicservant

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 →

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In which I offer my second Christmas wish …

Posted on December 21, 2010 by redundantpublicservant

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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In which Mrs RPS blogs again – Christmas on a budget or how to Keep Calm and Carry On …

Posted on December 18, 2010 by redundantpublicservant

I am proud to introduce another post from Mrs RPS. This time she’s thinking about Christmas past, present and future. Keeping calm and carrying on. So here we are again, the annual frenzy of purchasing, wrapping and sending of Christmas paraphernalia which, … Continue reading →

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In which I avoid being the spectre at the feast …

Posted on December 17, 2010 by redundantpublicservant

The excellent folks over at the WeLoveLocalGovernment blog have posted this morning about Christmas. My thoughts have been turning in a similar direction as we get closer to the big day. The tide of events this year has changed the character … Continue reading →

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