We recently visited a local Indian restaurant for the first time. I was pleasantly surprised by the experience having been disappointed by so many over the last few years. I have posted some positive reviews (copy below). Sadly back-problems preclude me visiting again in the near future. Excellent food, cooked fresh, presented very nicely. It …
Tag Archives: staff
Matrix management
I have worked with matrix management for many years now, so much so that I am surprised by others not used to its complexities and confusions. I do find it strange though in my part of IBM how I can be directly responsible for eight staff who I have never met, do not work with, …
Key message in IBM UK this wee…
Key message in IBM UK this week seems to be that we really need more staff. Any consultants, architects, programmers, etc. interested?
At a recent staff review meeti…
At a recent staff review meeting @ McDonald’s, my daughter was told many staff do not know difference between hygiene and cleanliness. Argh!
You know you have been a consultant too long when
When I first joined PricewaterhouseCooper back in 2001, I was sent a guide on when you know you have been a consultant too long. I happened to see this today when searching for an old email. YOU KNOW YOU’VE BEEN A CONSULTANT FOR TOO LONG WHEN: 1) you refer to the yield of the tomato …
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-28
Spent few hours in Derby TC today. Suprisingly busy. Lot of empty shops though. # Yet another traffic accident on A41 just outside Newport. This time at junction for Sheriffhales. Road blocked. Lot of police plus FB. # Stayed at Breadsall Priory Marriott, Derby last night. Very nice. On points. No charge for breakie. Forgot …
@jschwa1 local NCDL staff said…
@jschwa1 local NCDL staff said used to get many calls from people regarding cats but not since the name change
Are MacDonalds’ staff encourag…
Are MacDonalds’ staff encouraged to refuse to serve seriously overweight people ordering unhealthy food like bar staff refuse drunks?
St John Ambulance
My eldest and, more recently, my wife are both members of this wonderful organisation. After two weekends of training, my eldest just passed her first examination and is now first-aid qualified (same level as typically seen in the "first aider" in businesses of five or more staff). She will go on to more advanced training …
Scotland 08 – Tuesday
I wanted to minimise the amount of driving I did today so we chose to go to the nearest town: Fort Augustus. This is a very popular tourist spot featuring a series of locks on the Caledonian Canal leading down to Loch Ness. I did an unsuccessful hunt for Internet access in the town whilst …