1 day left before holiday. I'm so happy at the prospect of having a break, I've already packed my bags tonight. At work it's been a very busy week. The client has been very good about rearranging meetings for when I have been in Gloucester. However as a result I have had 3.5 days of back to back meetings. I'm exhausted. I do however feel that I am within striking distance of having a clean inbox before I head off for 3 weeks. Bliss.
The other good news is that my project team continues to take shape. Earlier this afternoon I got the green light to bring in two Frenchies from the AIMS group in Paris as of next Monday. They've both worked for me in the past so I am really beginning to get the team I want....no excuses for failure then. There's still a handful of people I've got my eye on and with a bit of luck most of them will be staffed or confirmed on the project whilst I am away.
The other good news is that we have finally got the AIMS bench in the UK down to zero - I'm no longer a believer in frictional unemployment for those economists amongst you! Although in reality it's nice to have a few options up your sleeve when new requests come in, getting everyone out on a job during the summer period just before I leave for holidays....I can't really ask for much more!
Thursday, 6 August 2009
Wednesday, 5 August 2009
Hannibal
From the 'A' Team rather than Hannibal Lecter. The phrase "I love it when a plan comes together" reminds me of my childhood when I used to be an avid follower of the capers of Hannibal, Faceman, BA and Murdoch (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_A-Team). No guesses for who I associate with most.
This catchphrase has been springing back to mind quite a lot this week as the new guys start to turn up on my project in Gloucester. Darren, Angela and Stijn all arrived last night. We had dinner together with Nick and Ayan and it was very enjoyable - I am feeling very positive about the future and this project. It seems many of them have made contact with each other even before arriving on the project, so I think we're set for a great team atmosphere. The other good news is that I am starting to feel a bit more comfortable about going on holiday - my fear that everything will freeze during the month of August is diminishing as these guys arrive. All we need now is a bit of the French Connection - hopefully that should be addressed with a few new arrivals next week.....
This catchphrase has been springing back to mind quite a lot this week as the new guys start to turn up on my project in Gloucester. Darren, Angela and Stijn all arrived last night. We had dinner together with Nick and Ayan and it was very enjoyable - I am feeling very positive about the future and this project. It seems many of them have made contact with each other even before arriving on the project, so I think we're set for a great team atmosphere. The other good news is that I am starting to feel a bit more comfortable about going on holiday - my fear that everything will freeze during the month of August is diminishing as these guys arrive. All we need now is a bit of the French Connection - hopefully that should be addressed with a few new arrivals next week.....
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