Monthly Archives: July 2022

Failing to put the pieces together

When you take this media briefing apart and look at the pieces it could have been very different. There could have been an opportunity to show contrition and a willingness to support the investigation, to support those affected and to look to learn and change in the future. Continue reading

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Phew. What a scorcher

For more than a week the weather forecasters and news rooms have been predicting the hot weather. Continue reading

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How to communicate a nuclear attack

We need people to want to be prepared, not scared or hiding from the real risks of life. Are we even having conversations about real risks that people face? Continue reading

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The best person for the job

In a world where we have such amazing technology and innovative working practices, why do we still persist in carrying out interviews in this old-fashioned way. Continue reading

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Lies, damn lies and factual inaccuracies

At times I have outright asked senior people in the organisation I was working in or for whether they had provided the full details. Had they left out important details? Were they being open and honest with me? These are questions that are not as simple to ask as it may seem. Continue reading

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