Guest Writer: Peter

Barry has nothing planned for today other than lots of internal meetings. On Tuesday he's visiting a school in Northern Ireland to talk to kids about entrepreneurship. Later that day he's meeting old colleagues from the Law Centre NI to talk about possible mediation interests. On Thursday he's off to the Irish News Awards at the Ramada and who knows what will happen?! On Friday he's meeting his coach, Richard O'Rawe for as Barry puts it "a good kickin".

Scott is chairing the Antrim/Ballymena HR Network meeting on Tuesday, where 20 local HR professionals are expected to hear guest speaker, Anne Dargan of Rapid Change Consultancy, discuss "Leading Through Tough Times":

"Anne Dargan argues that more must be done to support leaders through tough times; they need to be at peak performance, yet many are at best merely surviving. Anne challenges what HR need to do to support these leaders and offers practical advice so you can help them perform at their best."
anne@rapidchangeconsultancy.com

After Anne’s presentation, members will discuss current HR issues and will then have a tour of the JTI Gallagher tobacco plant in Ballymena, where the meeting is being held.

On Thursday, Scott will be attending the Irish News Workplace Awards, where Legal-Island hopes to win the champion of champions award.

Jayne has a very busy week ahead too. On Monday she has her usual meetings with staff. On Tuesday morning she’ll be joined by Heather at the BITC New Members Breakfast at PWC in Belfast, whilst in the afternoon she’s ‘peer reviewing’ Vanessa – a process whereby each member of staff reviews another member of staffs working practices. The main idea behind this is to improve working practices and find ways of improving efficiency. Constructive comments and creative ideas at the ready!

On Wednesday, she’s attending the monthly marketing meeting, then being ‘peer reviewed’ by Scott. I wonder will he take Vanessa’s revenge? Jayne then has a finance meeting on Thursday morning, followed by the Irish News Awards dinner on Thursday evening. She might have a glass of bubbly if we win, so Friday will be taken as annual leave as a precaution.

Ainsley has a meeting with Brian Nelson from Forth Data on Wednesday followed by volunteering at Ballycraigy in the afternoon with Peter. He is also attending the Irish News Awards evening at the Ramada.

Heather is at BITC New members breakfast event with Jayne tomorrow morning, and Hilton Summer Party tomorrow evening with Kerry. Then on Friday she is off to Stormont for a Women in Business and Network Ireland event.

Here we go again!