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Jumping on a moving train 

Blair McPherson compares the experiences facing local government managers who join an underachieving but ambitious organisation compared to one that is already successful.

‘Are you the type of person who wants to jump on a moving train or push it?'

The Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp was referring to a new ambitious recruit who had joined the club despite the fact that Champions League football was not guaranteed next season. In other words he liked the attitude of someone who was willing to join a team to make it successful rather than opt to join a team that was already successful. 

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