FT Listen to Lucy

By Financial Times

Financial Times management columnist Lucy Kellaway pokes fun at management fads and jargon, and celebrates the ups and downs of office life.

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July 23, 2007 Just say No to the new managerial cult of Yes
For people in any position of authority the ability to say no is the most important skill there is.
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July 16, 2007 Some uncharitable thoughts on millionaire generosity
Being generous as a millionaire doesn't make you different to the middle classes, says Lucy Kellaway. An act of true generosity is a rare event whether you are a millionaire or not.
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6min
July 09, 2007 Today's punishment is meted out with politesse
A corporate bollocking just isn't the same as it used to be: PR people have taken over and emotion has been outlawed.
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July 02, 2007 I've found the worst employee handbook ever
Forty-one years ago, chairman Mao distributed 900m copies of The Little Red Book to the people of China. A couple of weeks ago, Deloitte distributed thousands of copies of The Little Blue Book of Strategy to its US employees. Apart from the difference in colour, the two books have much in common
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June 25, 2007 Put real business on TV and I'll reach for the remote
Business telly, so the newspapers tell us, is 'the new rock and roll'. While it isn't exactly cool, it is increasingly popular. But is it really about business?
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6min
June 18, 2007 Google will make recruits less frugal with the truth
Lucy sees reasons for cheer in the new 'world without secrets'
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June 11, 2007 Motivational memos must make their message clear
Lucy asks 'what is the worst motivational memo ever?'
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May 21, 2007 Private parties and shameless schmoozing
The crossover of business and private parties creates problems for the guest. It is helpful to know which sort of do you are at, so you can behave accordingly, says Lucy Kellaway
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May 14, 2007 Leisurely retirement? Think again
When it comes to retirement, are you Buffet, Gates or potato?
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May 08, 2007 The ups and downs of the daily grind
Do you work well when you are miserable? Are happy workers the most productive? This week, Lucy keeps a diary to see how her moods affect her work.
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FAQs about FT Listen to Lucy:

How many episodes does FT Listen to Lucy have?

The podcast currently has 441 episodes available.