Category Archives: Business Consultancy
Conference News column, May 2013
Now, last month’s column saw me in a bad mood – blame the weather – made worse by that report from HRG (stating – for those of you with memories like goldfish – that, amongst other things, 56% of its … Continue reading
Conference News column, April 2013
Although part of my career was spent in financial services, it was in the Marketing department, which is why I’m not great with maths. I leave the monthly accounts to Mrs John, although when she comes back from shopping laden … Continue reading
Conference News column, March 2013
In Washington DC at a Metro Station, on a cold January morning in 2007, busy commuters rushed past a man with a violin who played Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. The man collected a total of $32 for his trouble. … Continue reading
Conference News column, February 2013
As you know, dear reader, writing these columns – whilst a genuine privilege – is not my main job. However, as well as talking to wonderful people like you, it offers other great opportunities, such as the occasional fam trip. … Continue reading
Conference News column, December 2012
Some people might regard being brilliant as a curse. Not for me; no, when I’m proved right again I just shrug and go “told you so.” My latest confirmation of total genius came with the news that a group of … Continue reading
Conference News column, November 2012
Sign of the Times Part of my illustrious career history includes being event manager for a major assurance company – long swallowed up by an insurance giant. I was always aware that a change in legislation could mean a dramatic … Continue reading