Archives for October 28th, 2002

LEADERSHIP: THE INNER SIDE OF GREATNESS

Book News, PublicNet: 28 October, 2002

By Peter KoestenbaumIn this thoroughly revised edition of his classic book Peter Koestenbaum shares his wisdom about the fundamental nature of leadership and shows what it takes to become an exceptional and passionate leader in today’s complex world. At the very heart of the book is his Leadership Diamond model- a paradigm that challenges managers to transform their thinking and approach everything with fresh effectiveness in order to reap richer results and become great leaders.

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SUCCESS FOR CITY’S PIONEERING WORK ON TEACHER STRESS

Headlines, PublicNet: 28 October, 2002

Personnel officers from around the country have been given details of innovative work by York City Council which has reduced absenteeism among teachers by taking a new approach to stress.The pilot project cut the number of days off per employee from 10.5 to 8.9. The higher figure had remained stable for the two years before a pilot project – the ‘WELL’ scheme – began. Stress was identified as the major cause for absence.

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MINISTER TO HIGHLIGHT SCHEMES IMPROVING ACCESS TO LEGAL ADVICE

Headlines, PublicNet: 28 October, 2002

Lawyers, and representatives from local authorities and voluntary groups will today hear details of ground-breaking schemes to improve access to legal advice for poorer people in the south east of England.Rosie Winterton, Minister at the Lord Chancellor’s Department, will address the New Routes to Justice conference in Reading, organised by the region’s Legal Services Committee. The Conference aims to share ideas and encourage initiatives to improve access to quality legal advice and information. The 160 delegates will include representatives from law firms, local councils and organisations such as Citizens Advice Bureau, and the Legal Services Commission.

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