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Pele, the beautiful game and Local Authorities
Pele referred to it as the beautiful game. As played by him and the Brazilian team that won the World Cup in 1970 it was. Any team he played in would rather win 4-2 than 2-0 because it was...
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Blair McPherson
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03 Jan 2023
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White Lotus
White Lotus and Succession are examples of hate t.v.That is a successful T.V. series in which non of the characters are attractive or deserving of our sympathy. They are rich or are...
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Blair McPherson
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04 Sep 2023
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Good advice from Richard Branson
“If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you are not sure you can do it, say yes – then learn how to do it later!” “Respect is how to treat everyone, not just those you want to impress.”...
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Blair McPherson
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26 Dec 2022
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What’s the difference
What’s the difference between gaming the system and cheating-integrity!
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Blair McPherson
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24 Dec 2022
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If you were offered a £millions
But you had to be in constant pain, on a good day a nagging pain like a toothache , on a bad day a searing pain that cripples you in agony,would you take the money? Would a new car and four...
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Blair McPherson
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22 Dec 2022
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On the fifth Day of Christmas
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/five-zero-budget-ways-to-boost-your-data-quality-culture If you’ve got any more examples, it would be great to hear them, please share below:
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Helen Ifedi
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20 Dec 2022
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What happens on a Christmas team outing is never spoken about again. You wish.
Do they still have office Christmas parties where the alcohol flows freely and people behave badly? Does the ban on alcohol mean it’s strictly a mince pies and coffee get together? Or do you work...
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Blair McPherson
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19 Dec 2022
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The Sinking of the Titanic
Does anyone really still believe the captain should go down with the ship? Must someone always be to blame and should that be the person in charge? As a senior manager I always signed up...
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Blair McPherson
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16 Dec 2022
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No smoke without fire
A few years ago I read an article in the professional press which gave an account of a training programme in support of recruiting more women into the fire and rescue service , not as office staff...
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Blair McPherson
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15 Dec 2022
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A Coach...in training (Post 2)
Link to latest post: A Coach...in training - Post 2 Hi everyone, I've created a blog site to host posts going forward so will add a link here to any new posts as/when...
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Melanie Crunkhorn
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14 Dec 2022
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Self Management Practitioner Toolkit Consultation
The Long Term Conditions programme has worked with cross-sector practitioners to develop a Self Management Practitioner Toolkit – it’s now ready for you to use and test in practice! ...
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Tracey Rogers
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20 Jan 2023
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Profile of a Director
My pay last year was £3.7 million. My last holiday was in the Maldives and antique hunting in France. For relaxation I go to my beach house. I started in retail with a Saturday job in an arts and...
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Blair McPherson
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13 Dec 2022
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Some of my favourite things
My favourite Christmas film is ,” It’s a Wonderful life”. Because it’s about making a difference to other people’s lives often in small ways that can have a much bigger impact than you would ever...
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Blair McPherson
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11 Dec 2022
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What do I dislike most in other people? Negativity.
Paul noticed office morale seemed low, staff seemed unhappy and discontent. He was aware of the usual moans and groans about workloads and management but wondered if there was any particular issue...
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Blair McPherson
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08 Dec 2022
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To those who are not racist
Racist behaviour is not limited to those who judge people by the colour of their skin, who think ethnic minorities are inferior or who preach hate. The majority of racist behaviour is committed by...
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Blair McPherson
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01 Dec 2022
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Your ever so humble public servant
I once worked for a boss who was fond of telling people he felt privileged to be a Director of social services. Echoing that same ever so humble sentiment. Had the term been prevalent at the...
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Blair McPherson
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29 Nov 2022
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Des Res
I am interested in how cabinet members describe their Local Authority and what better place to look than their recruitment adverts for senior posts. I thought it might fun to characterise the...
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Blair McPherson
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17 Nov 2022
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Be Ready to Set Up a online Business
A business is an economic system or organization where goods and services are exchanged for one another or for money. It is a collection of resources organized to produce value and satisfy needs....
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alex ender
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15 Nov 2022
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A brief history of Time Travel
A time machine has been invented and then uninvented many times. Creating a time machine has not proved that difficult in the past/future. The problem occurs when you use it, people seem totally...
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Blair McPherson
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14 Nov 2022
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Number One’s
I have a long standing suspicion of numbers when they are used to prove something. I think it started with Led Zeppelin. They were a rock group who refused to sell out by releasing a single when...
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Blair McPherson
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14 Nov 2022
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MACRO L
This is useful for billing multiple clients, or just checking work for time sheets. I produced this primarily to discuss with colleagues the complexity to complete individual work stream...
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James Martin
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17 Jan 2023
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How to overcome fear and excitement before an exam
It's normal to feel a little anxiety before exams, especially if you've dealt mostly with online tests before. But don't let anxiety turn into fear and paralyze your mind. The following tips from...
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Lexi Diaz
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14 Nov 2022
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Only senior managers wear suits
The new senator for Pennsylvania doesn’t wear a suit to work. For public appearances he prefers what those in the US call, “work wear” usually a hoodie. He captured the white collar vote and his...
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Blair McPherson
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12 Nov 2022
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Grow your own
Recruitment and retention for management and executive posts has become a big issue of late. In response organisations are reviewing their approach to Succession planning. The traditional focus on...
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Blair McPherson
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14 Nov 2023
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When to stick and when to twist
“He would say something to you on a Monday, contradict himself on a Friday and you would believe both.” Martin O’Neil on Brian Clough . Management is full of contradictions. A great...
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Blair McPherson
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11 Nov 2022
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The wit and wisdom of a manager
Some people like to quote Winston Churchill me I find the sayings of Brian Clough more relevant to management. He was opinionated - we talk about it for twenty minutes and then...
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Blair McPherson
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10 Nov 2022
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GIS and Admin Supervisor
Job title: GIS and Admin Supervisor Job reference: REQ01144 Provide GIS support for the authority by creating, maintaining, sourcing and interpreting spatial data. To act as systems...
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Swetha Kallaganad
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10 Nov 2022
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The New Augmented Workforce
A couple of years ago I visited the BMW-MINI Production Plant, at Cowley, Oxford. This was arranged as part of our theme on ‘innovation’ for Warwick Business School’s Innovation network. The...
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Stephen Dale
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07 Nov 2022
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Bad Organisations
I like working for my boss. I like the people I work with. I like the work I do. I don’t like the organisation I work for. It use to be said that people leave managers not organisations. Recently...
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Blair McPherson
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02 Nov 2022
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Camden HAF Summer 2022 video
Hi all, Please click the below link to see the Summer HAF 2022 video from the London Borough of Camden. Young Camden Foundation | HAF Summer 2022 - YouTube
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Wathsala Senadheera
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02 Nov 2022
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An Introduction to DLUHC's PFI Team
Lewis Worthington - PFI Portfolio Lead Lewis moved into the Civil Service after spending ten years managing PFI Contracts in the private sector for SSE Contracting. His final role for SSE was as...
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Faye Duffy
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09 Mar 2023
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The clue is in the Chinese proverb
It starts off as a possible missing person enquiry. Then as is often the case suspicion falls on the partner. Is this a murder investigation? The husband is asked to recount the events leading...
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Blair McPherson
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16 Sep 2022
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The gate at the bottom of our yard.
When I was very young, pre school, I had a best friend who lived across the narrow alleyway behind our house. Every day at some point but usually after breakfast and lunch I would ask my mum...
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Blair McPherson
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14 Sep 2022
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From Rotherham with Love
Did you ever fantasise about being a spook. Working for the service. If you did I bet you didn’t think it would be like working for the LA! You would have to sign the Official Secrets Act but...
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Blair McPherson
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09 Sep 2022
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Knowledge Hub upgrade and redesign
After months of hard work, we’re thrilled to announce that the newly upgraded and refreshed Knowledge Hub is due to go live soon. On the morning of Monday 19 September 2022, the updated...
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Knowledge Hub Team
Last updated:
06 Sep 2022
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A new meaning to hitting the target
You may have already come across this but for the half of the population not familiar with male public toilets there are urinals with a difference in some locations. These urinals...
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Blair McPherson
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06 Sep 2022
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Cost of living crisis
There are reports of employers giving their staff hardship grants, low cost meals and vouchers to buy their children’s school uniforms. Others have set up food banks, provided salary advances,...
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Blair McPherson
Last updated:
02 Sep 2022
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The obsessive manager
The head hunter is singing the praises of an individual they think is an ideal candidate for the Chief Executive vacancy. There is of course an impressive track record but it’s the personality...
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Blair McPherson
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29 Aug 2022
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Community Safety Charter
The Community Safety Charter is a means by which Neighbourhood Watch members, local residents, businesses, and organisations, agree to do whatever they can together to provide an environment...
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Maggie Lewis
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29 Aug 2022
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The boy and his dog
In a post apocalyptic world a boy and a dog wander the wasteland scavenging. The boy/teenager in the absence of parents or any adult is uneducated and governed only by basic instincts,...
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Blair McPherson
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15 Aug 2022
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Head Hunters tips
Your application form gets you the interview your interview gets you the job. The difference between a CV and an application form is that the application form is written specifically for the...
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Blair McPherson
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14 Aug 2022
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Big personality Big ideas
This larger than life person is interesting therefore what they have to say is interesting. Whilst this doesn’t follow people frequently behave as if it did. “ People don’t believe in...
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Blair McPherson
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08 Aug 2022
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Is being ambitious still a good thing?
I set my self a target to be a Director by the time I was 50. According to research by the Family and Work Institute in the US most people stop jostling for promotion at 35 coinciding with...
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Blair McPherson
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07 Aug 2022
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Powered by People
The corporate slogan prominently displayed on the recruitment advert was Powered by People. So what does this bring to mind, a treadmill or the John Lennon song Power to the People ? Do you...
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Blair McPherson
Last updated:
02 Aug 2022
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An innovative way to hear everyone's voice
In a world that has many institutions where culture and tradition may exclude women from contributing ideas, opinions and insights, Ketso can overcome these barriers. It is a tool...
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Dr Joanne Tippett
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30 Jul 2022
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Seek out the reluctant candidate
Seek out the reluctant candidate who needs to be cajoled into accepting the position because they are not driven by naked ambition, they are not over confident, they will not see dissent as...
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Blair McPherson
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26 Jul 2022
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My Story
A good story gets you an interview, expanding convincingly on that story gets you the post. I didn’t always want to be a manager let alone a senior manager. In fact when I started out I...
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Blair McPherson
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25 Jul 2022
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Top Gun and the Maverick Manager
Thundering rock music, super sonic jet fighters and a central character who is a rebel with a need for speed, Top Gun gives a lot of bangs for your bucks. But why are senior management...
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Blair McPherson
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21 Jul 2022
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Diversity - The Phoney Version -looks different but isn’t
The image is of someone frantically bailing out a leaky boat whilst water continues to pore in through the holes in its hull. There is a lot of effort but it doesn’t make much difference. This...
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Blair McPherson
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25 Jul 2022
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Learn how to lose
It’s Wimbledon so the sports pages have an interview with John McEnroe. He who was as famous for his on court tantrums as his skills with a racket. He was a serial winner who said he had to...
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Blair McPherson
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11 Jul 2022
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