Articles by Blair McPherson
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...
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 ...
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