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Articles by Blair McPherson

Do no evil 

By Blair McPherson | 14 May 2019

Defining integrity is easy, says Blair Mcpherson. The difficult part is applying it in a complex ...

What a good manager looks like 

By Blair McPherson | 23 April 2019

Assessing the effectiveness of senior managers is not as simple as examining their track record, ...

In space no one can hear you laugh

By Blair McPherson | 26 March 2019

Each team needs a member 'who is a bit of a comedian, a mediator and peace maker, who takes the t...

The £1m question: How corporate are you? 

By Blair McPherson | 21 February 2019

As we approach the end of the financial year senior managers anxiously request projections. Will ...

Better Times?

By Blair McPherson | 29 January 2019

The prospect of working somewhere where the aim is more than survival is tempting.But Blair Mcphe...

Who will protect us from the bullies?

By Blair McPherson | 08 January 2019

Where there is a bullying problem there is also a lack of confidence in HR to tackle it - and it ...

Rebel, Rebel

By Blair McPherson | 17 December 2018

In the real world those with an independent spirit, a willingness to challenge authority and the ...

Opinions are essential for senior managers

By Blair McPherson | 19 October 2018

It is essential for senior managers to be opinionated while not having a personal view, argues Bl...

Social work is a special case

By Blair McPherson | 14 September 2018

If the rubbish bins aren’t collected and pot holes aren’t filled, the public protests will be lon...

Are council chiefs much different from football managers?

By Blair McPherson | 17 August 2018

Blair McPherson looks at the delicate relationship between council leaders and chief executives a...