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Tag Archives: decision making
In which there are two weeks to go …
First things first. Happy Valentine’s Day. May you and the object of your affections be blessed in a Readybrek-like warm glow. Right that’s enough soppiness let’s move on swiftly. Unbelievably the two-week warning is lit up. Where did those months … Continue reading
In which some doors open …
I have found myself in some weird places and odd situations over the past few months. There’s nothing like redundancy for throwing up opportunities that would never have otherwise come your way. Of course it’s not something I would necessarily … Continue reading
Posted in 2011, business start ups, economy, kindness, Redundancy, success, war on the deficit
Tagged advice, decision making, ministers, public sector, redundancy, spending cuts, strangeness
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In which there are four weeks left to go (and one of those is half term!) …
So I’m down to my last month of corporate life in its current incarnation. And in reflective mood. There is a saying that it’s the things you don’t do – rather than the things you do – that you regret … Continue reading
Posted in bureaucrats, CSR2010, Public sector, Public service, war on the deficit
Tagged CSR2010, decision making, public sector, public servant, regret, spending cuts
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In which there are six weeks to go …
Well it’s very much the final run in here at RPS Towers. A strange calm has settled over us. I suppose in classic grief cycle terms we’re at acceptance or more accurately resignation. No amount of hooting or hollering will … Continue reading
In which I remember what it’s all about …
I had a bit of a shock last night. I found out our youngest daughter was to have a major test in French today. I’d been so wrapped up in fretting about the things that I’m worried about that I’d … Continue reading
Posted in Redundancy, success
Tagged decision making, fairness, public sector, redundancy, rejection
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In which I get back into the swing of things …
All around me everyone at RPS towers is getting ready for work or school. Hustle and bustle. I didn’t know we had so many hair driers. It’s like being under a flight path at an airport. Still, all the activity … Continue reading
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 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 perform a Saturday stocktake …
Early mornings at the weekend are an ideal time for some quiet reflection particularly during this cold spell. The rest of the RPS family is piled under duvets as thick as the snow on the TV. Another week has gone … Continue reading
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