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Sunday Summary 200105

A collection of things that have entertained, informed or annoyed me over the past week or so. 1) Are at-home DNA tests worth the privacy risks? I have got deeper into tracing my family tree over the past few years and whilst it would be “interesting” to know more, there aren’t that many unexplored orContinue reading “Sunday Summary 200105”

The Weekend Read – The E Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber

On the inside cover of my copy I see that I bought this in February 2001 – it was first published in 1995 and I wish I had read it even earlier than that, it would have saved me much pain and heartache and probably saved me a small fortune. Its subscript describes the book,Continue reading “The Weekend Read – The E Myth Revisited by Michael E. Gerber”

Stupid behaviour – Gillian Tett – The Silo Effect

“Why do humans working in modern institutions collectively act in ways that sometimes seem stupid? Why do normally clever people fail to see risk and opportunities that are subsequently blindingly obvious? Why, as Daniel Kahneman, the psychologist put it, are we sometimes so ‘blind to our own blindness’?” – The Silo Effect, page ix ReadContinue reading “Stupid behaviour – Gillian Tett – The Silo Effect”

A Happy and civil New Year to you.

“Civility”: formal politeness and courtesy in behaviour or speech. 2019 was a year of change, so will 2020 be and 2021, 2022, 2023. I think you get the picture. Get used to it, there is little point resenting change. No matter who you are or where you are you have choices in response. Anyone who has readContinue reading “A Happy and civil New Year to you.”

Please, no more stock CVs

New Year – New Job? A client despairing of trying to differentiate between applicants sent me this list, they had received four job applications for an administrator that were almost identical. Key Skills & Qualities  Self-motivated, reliable & responsible worker Very strong interpersonal communication skills Team player with ability to work on own initiative whenContinue reading “Please, no more stock CVs”