​I am the sort of person who is always on the lookout for the Perfect System.  Nothing else pleases me more than a good system that is efficient and easy to maintain.  Yes, I know I am a sad person that needs to get out more.  But don’t we all want to be more efficient in our work / life, so we can achieve what we need to do in less time, with less stress and more ease? 

I’ve been using this system for keeping track of my work tasks for the last 18 years.   It doesn’t even involve IT (gasp).  Unless of course you want it to, as it works equally well electronically. 

And what's more it’s simple.  Almost stupidly so.  But it works and at the risk of being laughed out of the room, I’d like to share it with you here.   After all life is complicated enough.

​You may be preparing to hold an examination and in the throes of wondering how to go about getting a Programme Officer.  So, to kick off this week, I’d like to share my top 3 ways to find a Programme Officer. 

Note, I have addressed this to planning authorities but the process is the same if you are looking for a Programme Officer for a Transport and Works Act Order inquiry.

1. Recruit from within the Local Authority

Local Authorities may appoint someone who is already within the Authority either as a temporary ​...