A leaked memo from a minister which specified how he liked his office to be run has caused some humour and accusations of arrogance in the press http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/3468400/Cabinet-Minister-tells-civil-servants-when-to-bring-coffee-and-soup.html However, I think there are some important clues here as to how to write and talk to ministers. "Never put anything to me unless you understand it and can explain it to me in 60 seconds". I’m not sure about a 16 point typeface but that written communication should be limited to one side of paper that seems like good advice.
Tuesday, 25 November 2008
2) Minister as diva, or is it our guide?
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Am I wrong in saying i like his notes. You know exactly what he needs, if he is rude you can guess why and get over it - basically you know how to manage him! Is that not what we all want!
I would happily work for him - though I may throw a salad in for lunch at 1:30pm just to make sure he gets his 5 a day!
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