by DavidFraser | Jan 12, 2011 | Current Affairs, Organizations, Relationship Skills
A mistake we sometimes make is expecting people to act in a way that isn’t aligned with their interests. They won’t do that. Not ever. You hear people saying things like, “They should do such and such”. What they really mean is, “It would suit me very well if they...
by DavidFraser | Dec 23, 2010 | Relationship Skills
Here you can view my notes on Relationship Skills for Success at the holiday time. As 2010 draws to a close, it’s time to wish you all the best for 2011. Whether or not Christmas is part of your culture, you have my best wishes. I’ll be making the Relationship...
by DavidFraser | Dec 7, 2010 | Inspiration, Relationship Skills, World Affairs
Aung San Suu Kyi’s continues to attract great affection, support and interest both within and beyond Burma. What The Economist (Nov 20th, 2010) describes “as the abiding affection and respect Miss Suu Kyi commands” is due not least to “her grace, courage and good...
by DavidFraser | Dec 7, 2010 | Inspiration, Relationship Skills
“A steel wire is strong because it is flexible; a glass rod is rigid but may shatter.” Aung San Suu Kyi has been criticised alternately for being too flexible and too rigid, but her continuing appeal and influence suggests she has the balance right. She has not...
by DavidFraser | Dec 7, 2010 | Relationship Skills, World Affairs
North Korean leadership – irrational or just not understood? And a suggested takeaway (no, not a Korean carry out (!) – an idea to use). North Korea’s leadership is frequently referred to as “irrational”, but maybe it only seems irrational because we don’t understand...
by DavidFraser | Nov 25, 2010 | Organizations, Relationship Skills
How is it that organisations are content to go on spending £100ks or $100ks or more per month on salaries of people doing their jobs badly, but not a few £k or $k teaching them how to do their jobs well? In recessionary times, many organisations cut...
