I'm in a privileged position; going around the country, looking at teams of different shapes and sizes. For a few hours I join a team and it's soon apparent what sort of team it is: a good one or a struggling one. Some teams it's a pleasure and a joy to… more »

I'd been grappling with a difficult remuneration issue and a colleague suggested the name of the minister of a big London church who might have some helpful advice. I called his office only to be intercepted by his staff who decided I would be just as we… more »

I take great pleasure in talking to groups of trustees and leaders of charities and churches. The dynamics of each situation is unique but increasingly it's becoming clear what the really important issues are. I generally open by talking about accountabi… more »

At some time, if it hasn't happened to you already, your telephone will ring and you will be given good news. You have won a prize, 2 prizes in fact. First you have a hamper of wine and chocolate waiting for you to collect. Secondly, you have won a weeks… more »

Someone  wrote and asked me if I stand by my recent forecast that CIOs would not survive the next election. Well I do, although nothing that this tired government does will surprise me. It may be that they have invested too much time and effort into this… more »