Articles by Blair McPherson
Brilliant relationship builder required
By Blair McPherson | 04 October 2022
A chief executive may be brilliant at building relationships but they will also need to be strong...
Fear and intimidation in a local authority
By Blair McPherson | 13 September 2022
The relationship between officers and members is one of trust and confidence, but it can break do...
One person's story isn't the whole picture
By Blair McPherson | 24 August 2022
To what do you attribute the success of collaborations? Maybe we should not put too much emphasis...
Motivations for moving
By Blair McPherson | 26 July 2022
Author and former director Blair McPherson considers the reasons why a senior manager with long t...
Consultation, confrontation and concessions
By Blair McPherson | 13 June 2022
Blair McPherson takes an in-depth look at the challenges of budget cuts and consultation, reflect...
The success of a people first approach
By Blair McPherson | 19 May 2022
Exceptional people management is the most effective way to turn round a failing organisation or t...
What has bingo and soft toilet paper got to do with empowerment?
By Blair McPherson | 06 May 2022
'Empowerment’ could join a long list of words that once carried the prospect of change but are no...
The seemingly insecure view from the top of the ladder
By Blair McPherson | 04 April 2022
Blair Mcpherson examines the precarious view from the top of the career ladder, and the factors t...
Would you answer the Siren call?
By Blair McPherson | 16 March 2022
The motivations for taking on the task of trying to turn round a failing organisation aren’t alwa...
Why would you put youth above experience?
By Blair McPherson | 17 February 2022
Whether it comes to making senior appointments at elite football clubs or local government, picki...
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