by Bruce Cotterill | Jul 3, 2021 | Uncategorised
They’re the words and phrases of the moment. From the classroom, to the factory floor, to the boardroom, these words have a new-found level of respect. Once seen as a sign of weakness, they’re words and phrases that for decades have largely been pushed...
by Bruce Cotterill | Jun 19, 2021 | Uncategorised
I don’t know what to believe anymore. It’s a sad reflection of the times we live in that there is an industry of fact-checkers. These usually come in the form of online services that you can access to check the facts surrounding something you’ve seen...
by Bruce Cotterill | Jun 5, 2021 | Uncategorised
What is happening to our utopian little paradise at the bottom of the world? I ask because I sense a restlessness we haven’t seen for a while. We have woes with water, and a lack of workers. Employers are upset with government plans for Fair Pay Agreements and...
by Bruce Cotterill | May 22, 2021 | Uncategorised
This week we heard some details of the future of our immigration policy, as seen by the current Government. Like a lot of what’s coming out of Wellington at the moment, it masquerades as long term idealist thinking that pays no attention to short to medium term...
by Bruce Cotterill | May 8, 2021 | Uncategorised
Gee, I think we’re starting to make it hard for ourselves. I’ve spent plenty of time looking at the problems experienced by large organisations. And believe me, there are plenty. As a result, I’ve always believed that you don’t improve...
by Bruce Cotterill | Apr 24, 2021 | Uncategorised
A few of us have forgotten about the “I” word. You know, the one that was around in the 1970s and 80s. In those days it peaked at 15-20 per cent per year. We haven’t had much cause to worry about it for the last 30 or so years. Central banks worked...
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