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Mr Trumps Splendid Adventure and its Impact on HI&I
The ongoing issues in the Middle East since February, the instability and humanitarian crises it has created, eclipse all the small problems in life, putting them all into context. The ongoing issues in the Middle East since February, the instability and humanitarian crises it has created, eclipse all the small problems in life, putting them all into context. That said, it’s creating an awful...
Don’t do this…
Don't do this... If you’re a manager or supervisor of a busy department there’s no such thing as ‘just a vacancy’; a good hire makes the difference between someone who comes in and takes on a role, gets it done, cares about what they do, solves problems and makes your life easier and … someone who is high maintenance, has to be watched and requires a high level of supervision, who consistently...
There’s a Name
There’s a name for people like me… OK, so there’s no hiding it. I love quality management systems. There! I’ve said it. I’ve often been asked to help with implementing ‘ISO-XYZ Quality Standard’, and then asked ‘how long will it take me to write all the procedures’. (Cut to someone screaming.) At that point I sometimes ask, what is it that you want to gain from implementing this specific quality...
Feng Shui
Feng Shui for a serene blending operation “Declutter Regularly. Decluttering is a key principle in Feng Shui interior design…” Feng shui the ancient Chinese practice aims to use natural energy forces to harmonize individuals with their surrounding environment. Hmmmm… Talking of ancient traditions, many companies in the HI&I sector claim a proud heritage, with the business being started...
That Hard Conversation
That Hard Conversation I once worked in a company where a sales director was … well, let’s just say … not awfully good. It was plain for all to see; to the staff reporting to him, to his peers at board level, his customers. Even the Managing Director had noticed. Q1 figures were down by £75K … Q2 by £200K … Q3 by £350K. Everyone watched on aghast. Nobody said anything. Everyone knew it couldn’t...