No cough, no job.

If ever there was a transferable phrase from Policing argot into the real world, it must be this. “No cough…no job” would be the standard response from the seasoned Detective, when they saw just how little evidence you had to bolster your reasonable suspicion...

Sawubona

I have always liked this Zulu greeting – it means ‘we see you’ and is used in the same way we might offer ‘how do you do’.   You might observe that there is little difference in our greeting but this Zulu acknowledgement seems to understand human nature a...

What next for you?

Which way to go?  All the problems with G4S just before the Olympics made me consider a variety of points.  How,even what appears to be potentially a  great ‘go to’ employer can fail to deliver; we know of course that the expression ‘too big to...

Preparation or procrastination?

 This article looks at an argument that almost defeats itself; read on and all will become clear. Preparation I am a huge fan of preparation (hate doing it but know it is so worthwhile) Again and again however, I am struck by how little concentration and consideration...

The Darcy Transformation

No, this isn’t the synopsis of a new Robert Ludlum thriller, although it may sound like one. But, as you’re waiting for that job offer to come through, spend a little time here ruminating on these observations; it should pass the time whilst those faceless...

A pragmatic approach to career change

Don’t panic Mr Mainwairing; don’t panic! All feels a little bit crazy at the moment doesn’t it? The threat of many police officers resigning to join the all too many leaving or due to leave shortly Will there be room for you? Will there be success...