JC: We Need to Perform Better

My headline is in essence the rallying cry from Bruce Cotterill in the Weekend Herald. He headed his article “Priorities, People, Priorities”. I have written a number of articles commenting on Bruce’s contributions, because he invariably hits the nail on the head. His subject matter is always timely, honest and couched in commonsense terms. Bruce works as a professional director and adviser to business leaders, and he is also an author.

Roger Childs: Tereofication

Chris Luxon goes to a science exhibition and is shown a time machine which can see 100 years into the future.  The man in charge invites him to ask any question he likes.

Chris asks, "What will Australia be like in 100 years’ time .... ?"

The machine whirs and beeps and goes into action and gives a printout, which the man reads, "The country is in good hands under the new Prime Minister, crime is non-existent, there is no conflict, the economy is healthy.  There are no worries."

He has another go, "What will China be like in 100 years’ time ..... ?"