Tag Archives: truthfulness

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 there are questions of attribution and identity …

Posted on February 4, 2011 by redundantpublicservant

‘If something is not what it claims to be, what is it?’ Like any public servant of a few years’ standing I have an extensive collection of name badges from conferences, training events and other gatherings. Unlike Wayne (in the … Continue reading →

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In which I wonder, I really do …

Posted on January 13, 2011 by redundantpublicservant

Few things illustrate the impoverishment of our public life better than the weekly charade of Prime Ministerial Questions. Quite what the participants think we, their bosses, get from this exercise is hard to fathom. Perhaps we are meant to be … Continue reading →

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In which I recall the PC days of 2010 …

Posted on December 27, 2010 by redundantpublicservant

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 , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

In which I get down with the (very angry)kids again …

Posted on December 10, 2010 by redundantpublicservant

*** UPDATE*** My children have obviously been pondering the whole issue of inter-generational equity today. They have just told me that – with regret – they and their friends will be unable to make any contribution to my generation’s health … Continue reading →

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In which I reflect on how public debate works these days …

Posted on November 29, 2010 by redundantpublicservant

I mentioned the resurrection of the Winterval myth over the weekend. It’s a seasonal favourite (among everyone not implicated in it). Two of the best blog sites out there have tackled these theme this morning. We Love Local Government and Flip Chart … Continue reading →

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In which I get down with the kids and practice some anger management …

Posted on November 11, 2010 by redundantpublicservant

There will be a lot of ink (real and digital) expended about the Battle for Millbank Tower yesterday and the limits of protest. I’m not going to join in the discussion about the specifics. I had a dose of youth … Continue reading →

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In which I ruminate on fact and fiction …

Posted on November 4, 2010 by redundantpublicservant

*** Update – the Woolas decision *** I wonder if I’m the only one feeling a little troubled by Courts getting involved in elections. Who’s to say where this particular line will end up being drawn? All the parties, for … Continue reading →

Posted in private sector, Public sector, Public service, Quangos, Uncategorized, value for money | Tagged , , , , , | 9 Comments