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the Morale Envelope in Europeâ
4:30 BSM debriefed by KB
I know I can count on all of you to make the day a great success.
Keith
From: Martin Lukes
To: Jenny Withers
JensâHow come you get to show him around??
Mx
From: Martin Lukes
To: Barry Malone
Hi Barry
Delighted to hear that you are crossing the pond next week. I wondered if I could beg a few minutes of your time to tell you about some blue sky thinking Iâve been doing re the role of a-b glöbâl UK. As marketing director I am uniquely well placed to assess our strengths and weaknesses as a corporate brand. I believe that we are currently at an inflexion pointâthe challenge is to harness our talent to create a proactive headset that will take us from good to great.
I would be delighted to meet with you when you are in London to discuss these ideas.
All my very bestest
Martin
From: Martin Lukes
To: Phyllis Lukes
Dear Mum
Sorry I couldnât get down to see you at the weekend. Happy Birthday for next Tuesday. Great news about the knee op ⦠youâll be a new woman once itâs done!
Iâve got some very good news too. You know Iâve been a bit cheesed off at work recently? Well Iâm in line for a big job, running the whole outfit in the UK. That means 1,000 people, and your loving son would be in charge of all of them!
I know you think all this coaching stuff is just mumbo jumbo, and obviously I was pretty skeptical at first, but I actually think Pandoraâs doing me a lot of good.
Boys are both fine. Max is on the school debating team, and is leading a debate on immigration. âThis house believes immigration has undermined the nature of Britishness.â Youâd be right behind him on that!
Donât go on fussing about the shelves, mum. Iâll do them next time, but for now canât you get the home help to pile all the stuff into the cupboard, and Iâll sort next time I come?
Lots and lots of love
Martin
MARCH 10
From: Martin Lukes
To: Jenny Withers
DarlingâJakeâs housemaster just left a message saying that Jake and Tarquin have been drinking Bacardi Breezers on the school premises, and they are both suspended. Next time either of them steps one foot out of line, they get expelled. Can you sort it? He needs picking up this pm. M x
From: Martin Lukes
To: Jenny Withers
JensâNo I canât ring Tarquinâs mother. I donât have her number, and Iâm preparing one of the most important presentations of my life, and I still havenât got these sodding WDPs done for Faith.
I know youâve got your Lunch and Learn today, but canât Lucinda do it instead?
The little bugger has picked the worst possible time to do this.
M
From: Martin Lukes
To: Christo Weinberg
ChristoâAttached is your latest Work Devleopment Plan. Let me know if you are in agreement, and Iâll sign off on it. Martin
Name: Christo Weinberg
Position: Assistant Brand Evangelist
Christo has achieved some creative successes over the past six months; he develops own capabilities, and improves business processes. However, there are issues around his ability to work effectively with others. He needs to demonstrate integrity and high personal standards, and needs to support the development of othersâ creativity. He shows enthusiasm in giving time to non-work activities. While this is to be encouraged, it is a pity if it is allowed to interfere with his work. I recommend he attends a refresher course in Teamskills and three-day residential seminar on How to Work Effectively with Others. His progress will be reviewed at the next WDP in six monthsâ time.
Signed by
Countersigned by
From: Martin Lukes
To: Christo Weinberg
Hi Christo
Iâm sorry that you are not comfortable with the WDP. This is actually a highly balanced assessment, with positives and negatives.
As we discussed in our mentoring session, you need to get better at receiving feedback. It is only
4:30 BSM debriefed by KB
I know I can count on all of you to make the day a great success.
Keith
From: Martin Lukes
To: Jenny Withers
JensâHow come you get to show him around??
Mx
From: Martin Lukes
To: Barry Malone
Hi Barry
Delighted to hear that you are crossing the pond next week. I wondered if I could beg a few minutes of your time to tell you about some blue sky thinking Iâve been doing re the role of a-b glöbâl UK. As marketing director I am uniquely well placed to assess our strengths and weaknesses as a corporate brand. I believe that we are currently at an inflexion pointâthe challenge is to harness our talent to create a proactive headset that will take us from good to great.
I would be delighted to meet with you when you are in London to discuss these ideas.
All my very bestest
Martin
From: Martin Lukes
To: Phyllis Lukes
Dear Mum
Sorry I couldnât get down to see you at the weekend. Happy Birthday for next Tuesday. Great news about the knee op ⦠youâll be a new woman once itâs done!
Iâve got some very good news too. You know Iâve been a bit cheesed off at work recently? Well Iâm in line for a big job, running the whole outfit in the UK. That means 1,000 people, and your loving son would be in charge of all of them!
I know you think all this coaching stuff is just mumbo jumbo, and obviously I was pretty skeptical at first, but I actually think Pandoraâs doing me a lot of good.
Boys are both fine. Max is on the school debating team, and is leading a debate on immigration. âThis house believes immigration has undermined the nature of Britishness.â Youâd be right behind him on that!
Donât go on fussing about the shelves, mum. Iâll do them next time, but for now canât you get the home help to pile all the stuff into the cupboard, and Iâll sort next time I come?
Lots and lots of love
Martin
MARCH 10
From: Martin Lukes
To: Jenny Withers
DarlingâJakeâs housemaster just left a message saying that Jake and Tarquin have been drinking Bacardi Breezers on the school premises, and they are both suspended. Next time either of them steps one foot out of line, they get expelled. Can you sort it? He needs picking up this pm. M x
From: Martin Lukes
To: Jenny Withers
JensâNo I canât ring Tarquinâs mother. I donât have her number, and Iâm preparing one of the most important presentations of my life, and I still havenât got these sodding WDPs done for Faith.
I know youâve got your Lunch and Learn today, but canât Lucinda do it instead?
The little bugger has picked the worst possible time to do this.
M
From: Martin Lukes
To: Christo Weinberg
ChristoâAttached is your latest Work Devleopment Plan. Let me know if you are in agreement, and Iâll sign off on it. Martin
Name: Christo Weinberg
Position: Assistant Brand Evangelist
Christo has achieved some creative successes over the past six months; he develops own capabilities, and improves business processes. However, there are issues around his ability to work effectively with others. He needs to demonstrate integrity and high personal standards, and needs to support the development of othersâ creativity. He shows enthusiasm in giving time to non-work activities. While this is to be encouraged, it is a pity if it is allowed to interfere with his work. I recommend he attends a refresher course in Teamskills and three-day residential seminar on How to Work Effectively with Others. His progress will be reviewed at the next WDP in six monthsâ time.
Signed by
Countersigned by
From: Martin Lukes
To: Christo Weinberg
Hi Christo
Iâm sorry that you are not comfortable with the WDP. This is actually a highly balanced assessment, with positives and negatives.
As we discussed in our mentoring session, you need to get better at receiving feedback. It is only
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