Health Service Journal
Blair McPherson
Blair McPherson was until recently a senior manager in a large local authority. He is author of People management in a harsh financial climate published by www.russellhouse.co.uk
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Book Review: The Tipping Point - How little things can make a big difference
29-Jul-2009
Discover why behavioural change can be infectious -
Solving the staff morale equation
10-Jun-2008
Your trust's performance is improving, staff vacancies and turnover are low and absenteeism is going down. So why is morale still low? Blair McPherson looks at the factors that affect how staff see their jobs and their organisation -
Can senior managers really make a difference?
11-Mar-2008
Do successful NHS managers have skill or luck to thank? Blair McPherson takes a closer look at what really determines which organisations sink and which swim -
Building organisational trust in the health service
4-Mar-2008
Even the best managers might find that their staff's sense of trust is dictated by factors outside their control, says Blair McPherson -
Sexuality - stamping out discrimination in the workplace
5-Feb-2008
Equality campaigns in health and social care have often overlooked the issue of sexuality and it is time that this changed, says Blair McPherson -
Sexuality - stamping out discrimination in the workplace
5-Feb-2008
Equality campaigns in health and social care have often overlooked the issue of sexuality and it is time that this changed, says Blair McPherson -
Getting equality right
29-Jan-2008
Blair McPherson argues that promoting equality and diversity can help NHS organisations get their house in order -
Tips for managing your manager
11-Dec-2007
Learning to understand your boss's priorities and managing style can go a long way towards improving your working life, writes Blair McPherson -
People management: the fear factor
30-Oct-2007
The NHS has sometimes been accused of operating a macho management culture. Is performance-driven, target-obsessed government policy to blame, or do leaders just lack people management skills, asks Blair McPherson
