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Articles by Blair Mcpherson

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...

Children's services risk management strategy is a leap of faith

By Blair Mcpherson | 30 July 2018

Blair McPherson believes some councils are adopting a dangerous risk management strategy when it ...

Can you be a top director?

By Blair Mcpherson | 18 July 2018

There is a huge gulf between being a manager and being a director. Blair McPherson discusses how ...

Big data and water carriers

By Blair Mcpherson | 01 June 2018

Blair McPherson says it takes all kinds of people to make a winning team, and we need to make sur...

MPs are quick to criticise and slow to praise

By Blair Mcpherson | 25 April 2018

In my experience many MPs think they should have more influence on their local council, writes Bl...

Be prepared when you enter the den

By Blair Mcpherson | 20 February 2018

Blair McPherson cautions senior officers about the need to present their budgets with balanced op...