Co-ops and Mutuals: Armageddon or Watershed?: Bullying and Control Freak Management 1st Edition

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About the Author I have been writing for many years since taking early retirement, at 50. My many articles have been published in a variety of publications on a variety of subjects: The Atkins Diet, Electoral Reform, Co-operative Reform, Appraisal, Protecting Whistle Blowers, Further Education, Anti-Terror Laws, amongst others. Most are around 2000 words or more. Added to this, I have had numerous letters in the press and appeared on radio and television shows, usually by invitation: The Heart of the Matter, Where is Middle England? BBC TV interview on prime time news, Esther Ransom show and others. I was SE Co-op Group Area Committee member for approaching ten years and its past Chair. Also, a former member of the SE Regional Values and Principles Committee, Surrey and Berks Co-op Party Council and attended many national Co-operative Conferences, Summer Schools and training events. ABOUT THE AUTHOR. Born 1945. As an early-retired Senior Lecturer in Teacher Training (11 years), Electrical Engineering, General/Social Studies (15 years), I have been very active in politics and voluntary Public Service for approaching 20 years (an "education" in its own right!). I am a well-known activist in the Co-operative Movement, the Labour Party, other pressure groups and national charity trustee. I believe that I am an innovator and often "ahead of the game." It is also said of me that I am "the person who asks the questions that others would like to ask but don't.” I am physically active and my life experience is wide and varied having travelled a good deal (Australia, Europe, SE Asia, Argentina/Antarctica}, lived in various parts of the UK, married/divorced, Single Parent Dad; a passionate hill/mountain walker, dancer (Disco, Trance, Modem Jive to Ballroom/Latin), a past member of NATFHE, NUJ. I have often acted in various courts as a Litigant in Person (LIP)/McKenzie Friend, from Magistrates Courts to the Court of Appeal (very rare for LIPs), RSPB and National Trust member. Although I might be seen as somewhat "academic," I have a very practical background as an Electrical Apprentice/Electrician, Merchant Navy, Royal Naval Reserve, teaching Electrical Engineering and still do much DIY/house renovation. I have four adult children. Most of my writing is: social, political, education, law, travel, environmental and general interest issues. I feel very strongly about democracy, Co-operation, Civil Rights and Liberties. Read more