Blair Mcpherson
Sheffield
Blair McPherson was Director of Community Services at Lancashire County Council. He has worked as a Deputy Director in social services and as a senior manager in a large Housing Association. He has been a member of the Professional Executive Committee of three Primary Care Trusts and works closely with a range of organisations in the voluntary, community and not for profit sector. His management career started in Birmingham City Council where he acquired his passion for equality and diversity and his recognition of the need for high quality management. He is a regular contributor to the professional press with over 100 articles published. He is author of three books An Elephant in the Room: An Equality and Diversity Manual, UnLearning Management: Short stories on modern management and People Management in a Harsh Financial Climate. In November 2010 his new book Equipping Mangers for an Uncertain Future will be published by www.russellhouse.co.uk
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The fall of the Roman Empire
Following a humiliating defeat, those in charge blame the rank and file.
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Holding a mirror up to the managers
“Mirror mirror on the wall, am I a good manager after all?”
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Devaluing social work with adults will cause huge problems
The NHS stands to lose big if local authorities begin cutting the number of social workers helping older patients and people with disabilities.
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Inspections can only hope to inspire managers into stopping abuse
Inspectors can’t realistically hope to “catch out” staff who abuse care home residents; it’s up to the managers to ensure their employees are all delivering good care.
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How will doctors see fit to spend their budgets?
Doctors may have a few things on their wishlists now they are supposed to be in charge of commissioning services.
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