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Five ways to kickstart economy

1. Within the political system, a Minister should not hold the position unless they have a proven track record in this field. In the absence of a suitable candidate from within, the focus should be on recruiting the industrys best … Continue reading

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Unemployment Action

Unemployment figures in the West Cork town of Macroom have risen by a dramatic 140-180 per cent in the last eighteen months. This fact spurred West Cork Development Partnership into holding a series of motivational workshops for job seekers and … Continue reading

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People and Patterns!

It has been a rather intriguing few days! Just spoke to a politician who bemoaned the fact that a colleague of his couldn’t talk about anything except himself. I have been in his company many times in the past – … Continue reading

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Progress in pain – the Barca way!

“It will not affect us because our ambition and desire to win is bigger than any obstacle that can be put before us.” Sergi Busquets commenting on Barcelona’s imminent travel plans to the Champion League semi final. A comment worth … Continue reading

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Jobseekers – 10 tips to getting that job

This post was motivated by yet another TV programme “Frontline” that managed to add to the general despair and hopelessness that currently exists in the environment. The reality is there is hope – the world is a small place and … Continue reading

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Quote of the week

“I strongly believe that you can’t win in the marketplace unless you win first in the workplace.” Doug Conant CEO Campbells

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From the brilliant to the ridiculous!

To gain that competitive edge you need to be able to make customers experience memorable for all the right reasons of course. Last week, I keynoted at an event in New York in the Hotel Jumeriah. When I was booking … Continue reading

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Leadership Wisdom

Five practices of Exemplary Leadership 1. Model the behaviour you expect from other people. 2. Inspire others to share your vision and dreams. 3. Challenge the process by experimenting and taking risks. 4. Help others act by fostering collaboration and … Continue reading

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“Hope” – the intangible asset.

One major challenge highlighted from convenience research conducted with clients and colleagues around the world in 2009 was the inundation of negative stimuli that they were faced with on a daily basis. The bottom line was that “hope” that intangible … Continue reading

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Customer Service review 2009

“Never Assume because it makes an ass of u and me,” some advice given to me as I started my working life over two decades ago. Well in the context of customer service standards in 2009, as experienced in my … Continue reading

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