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Sep 1, 20111 min read
Tackling HR's Image Problem
Does HR have an image problem? This is something of a frequently asked question (FAQ) as regards HR, which suggests that it is a concern...
Aug 31, 20113 min read
The Bribery Act Does Affect You
I take it that by now you will have of the Bribery Act that came into force on the 1st July? The Bribery Act 2010 makes it a criminal...
Aug 31, 20111 min read
New Orleans – The Working Poor
You may remember in the days immediately after Hurricane Katrina – a lot of questions were raised as to why people did not leave New...


Aug 30, 20113 min read
New Orleans – Making a Difference
I’ve always felt a connection to New Orleans as my all time favourite group – Maze featuring Frankie Beverley, recorded their popular...
Aug 30, 20114 min read
New Orleans – Recovery?
As Hurricane Irene impacts the West Coast of America, I can’t help but think of New Orleans. It is now the six years since Hurricane...
Aug 29, 20112 min read
The Importance of Succession Planning
The resignation of Steve Jobs as the CEO of Apple has brought the subject of Succession Planning to the forefront of conversation. The...
Aug 17, 20111 min read
Zapping Up The Talent
There is a trend in the war for talent – with the rise in tuition fees, some employers have taken to attracting candidates by offering to...
Aug 17, 20112 min read
Who do You Believe In
Believing in People until they’re forced to believe in themselves I have a coach. He’s probably unaware of this but while he was...
Aug 14, 20112 min read
A Post Riot Conversaton About Youth
On the Saturday evening after the London riots, I went to Lewisham to catch up with friends. I guess it was inevitable that we got into a...
Aug 14, 20111 min read
Free Labour – but is it right?
I recently spent a day in meetings in London inclusive of meetings at a multi-national bank and a very small publishing company. During...
Aug 1, 20113 min read
The Essence of Feedback
I once received a testimonial that stated amongst other things “Susan is a delight to listen to and debate with. She questions anything...
Jun 11, 20112 min read
Going Local
Just before Christmas, I was told about a local Farm shop which is said to have some very good supplies. I wanted to immediately rush...
Jan 28, 20113 min read
Value Begets Value
I don’t typically watch Action category movies, but years back I watched the Rambo movies and although I can’t remember much of the story...
Jan 6, 20112 min read
Sometimes our Greatest Successes Lie Beyond Our Dreams
Have you heard of Gordon Brown, former British Prime Minister? If you live in Britain and know anything at all about British politics,...
Jan 1, 20112 min read
Susan's New Year's Honours Lists
So thankfully we’ve made it through to another year and people are optimistically stepping forward with lists of objectives and goals;...


Aug 14, 20101 min read
Broken Heart Tatoo
I was in the Gospel Tent during New Orleans Jazzfesr sitting next to a young lady with a tattoo of a broken heart with angels wings and...
Aug 3, 20103 min read
The Black Diary
I really should be working – pulling together the information from today’s meetings, preparing for the next, doing some business...


Jul 12, 20102 min read
Haitan Hope
When I visited Haiti … While the people of Haiti recognised the hardship within their country, they spoke of the place with great pride...
Jul 12, 20101 min read
Time to Shine
She looked at him contemplatively – wondering how he would respond. Then still looking at him in a somewhat cowed position she removed...
May 17, 20102 min read
12 Updates for Haiti
Having visited Haiti earlier this month I decided to mark the fourth month anniversary of the 12th January 2010 earthquake on the 12th...
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