An imaginary tale… Picture a high pressure environment. Resources are stretched and the work keeps on coming. Jobs are routinely prioritised so that staff can focus on what is important. That isn’t an uncommon scenario, maybe it is ringing bells, so let me make it a little more dramatic by upping the stakes. Imagine it was […]
A World Class Ego
ego ˈiːɡəʊ,ˈɛːɡəʊ/ noun: a person’s sense of self-esteem or self-importance. “he needed a boost to his ego” Synonyms: self-worth, self-respect, self-conceit, self-image, self-confidence, amour propre We all have egos But the ego of a corporate manager is stronger than most. Beyond a point we don’t work for the money. Power and status drive us. We even […]
The H.R. Hammer
My brother is nothing like me Before I start this post I should point out that my brother and I live in very different worlds: He works for a F.T.S.E. 100 bank (not an insurer) He works in Canary Wharf (not the City) He works in I.T. (not operations) He is going bald (see picture […]
Specialists Kill Innovation
Organisations want innovation I’m not sure that statement is strictly true. Organisations say they want innovation, but the status quo is a very comfortable, unthreatening place to be. Organisations need innovation Maybe that is more realistic. If you don’t evolve and adapt whilst those around you are, then you are unlikely to survive. Innovation comes […]
There Are Lies, Damned Lies and Descriptive Statistics
Anscombe’s quartet Here are some interesting numbers for you. Interesting in a geeky sort of way… They are 4 sets of readings for two variables, X and Y. That is a horribly algebraic. It brings back memories of a comprehensive school deep in the 1980’s. All polyester blazers and fermenting gym kit. Let me bring the […]
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