So what have you done today..?

No, they don't make vacuum cleaners here.

 

Today I failed to change my oil.

 

The cheap biro? The four sheet writing pad of nasty coarse paper? The phone number of the lass at the exception desk?

 

That's an excellent demonstration of 'corporate-speak' Miss Bird. You've passed with flying colours.

What's changed as a result of your attendance?

 

It deals with the people who turn up to a course or meeting at the right time and on the right day, but at the wrong location/venue ..... I have used it a few times...It is usually found next to the reception desk...

 

Well the corporate speak got me through the foundation exam this morning. Tomorrow the practitioner exam which if I pass means after four days sitting in a classroom I can now do it??? We are implementing Portfolio Management at work so I'm informed on what to expect and am on board with the change unlike some who will be obstructive and corrosive in their behaviours. Sadly many will be senior management who currently are not held accountable for what they have responsibility for. If we implement this properly the benefits are huge. Unfortunately the cynic in me says 'we'll see' but if it fails it won't be through my lack of trying and enthusiasm

 

apologies, i meant Miss Duc, not miss Bird ( the latter was not a form of insult, just got identities mixed up! - i was sat on a bouncy train at the time.)

what you say has much truth, the ones who should/also need to go on the course, the power wielders never do, and therefore rarely understand the drive and passion from those that do, and come away invigorated/enthusiastic.

The ranks you refer to, queue up when there is credit to be claimed on success, but when perceived' negative ' decisions are needed, on major issues, - no-go, or implementation deferral needed - rarely do any of them want to be the first in an organisation to be the bearer of bad news.,They will all sit and wait /hope for some other project/programme stream to be the one to break ranks, and then wonder why live date plus one day/week/month is a mess....

the very best of luck to you Ma'am.

 

think i might be getting woman flu, a much milder form of the debilitating lergy.

 

I received my Phd in palindromes today.

To celebrate, I've changed my name to Dr Awkward

 

Confirmed the delivery of a second Abba Sky Lift for Friday - this one will be pressed in to work in the garage unlike the one in the house

 

Don't worry, Viv, you'll soon be over the lurgy and back in the orange of health!

 

The glasses will help you're eyes, the cotton wool will remain

 

nah not that bad, like i said. woman flu. :smile:

 

Women flu is much worse but over the years we have learned to 'man up'

 

Very good took a moment to work that out

 

in your heated shed?