Having worked in the armed forces, public sector and for a national charity for over 45 years, I have listened to the ongoing reporting of the Raab case with interest. During my working life I have experienced the full spectrum of management styles, but always observed and felt that an intimidating and coercive approach was to be avoided at all costs.
The thing I find that Dominic Raab and my worst managers seem to have in common is that they are unable to either realise or accept that they are overbearing or bullying in their demeanour and actions, and as such are unable to get the best from their staff.
In my view Dominic Raab’s resignation letter clearly demonstrates a refusal to accept any measure of blame for the situation in which he finds himself or to indicate that he has any intention to change.
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