Financial Times management columnist Lucy Kellaway pokes fun at management fads and jargon, and celebrates the ups and downs of office life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 1 day 15 hours 8 minutes
Fleeting pleasures of August without the A-team
There are many reasons to be happy in the office in August - but needless e-mails from control freaks on holiday isn't one of them. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Just say No to the new managerial cult of Yes
For people in any position of authority the ability to say no is the most important skill there is. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Some uncharitable thoughts on millionaire generosity
Being generous as a millionaire doesn't make you different to the middle classes, says Lucy Kellaway. An act of true generosity is a rare event whether you are a millionaire or not. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out info...
Today's punishment is meted out with politesse
A corporate bollocking just isn't the same as it used to be: PR people have taken over and emotion has been outlawed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
I've found the worst employee handbook ever
Forty-one years ago, chairman Mao distributed 900m copies of The Little Red Book to the people of China. A couple of weeks ago, Deloitte distributed thousands of copies of The Little Blue Book of Strategy to its US employees. Apart from the difference ...
Put real business on TV and I'll reach for the remote
Business telly, so the newspapers tell us, is 'the new rock and roll'. While it isn't exactly cool, it is increasingly popular. But is it really about business? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Google will make recruits less frugal with the truth
Lucy sees reasons for cheer in the new 'world without secrets' See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Motivational memos must make their message clear
Lucy asks 'what is the worst motivational memo ever?' See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Private parties and shameless schmoozing
The crossover of business and private parties creates problems for the guest. It is helpful to know which sort of do you are at, so you can behave accordingly, says Lucy Kellaway See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Leisurely retirement? Think again
When it comes to retirement, are you Buffet, Gates or potato? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.