Get Away From Your Computer

October 23, 2013 3 Comments

I know it’s been a while since I’ve been sat at mine writing blogs for you all.  It’s because you’ve all been keeping me astonishingly busy with a phenomenal volume of work (for which I am very grateful – thank you all very much!).  But a side effect is that I just can’t get back to blogging as much as I would like.

Hang on – you lot aren’t keeping me occupied just so I don’t put up posts on here, are you?

So it’s an odd thing for me to get back to blogging and the first thing I say is ‘get away from your computer’.  Why would I say that?

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“The Truth? You Can’t Handle The Truth!” – Part 2: Practical Tips

March 7, 2011 Leave a comment

So from last time we have in mind some of the theory of what’s going on when a witness is giving evidence.  But knowing the theory is one thing; what about putting some of that into practice? Here are seven practical tips to enhance the process of giving evidence Read more of this post

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“The Truth? You Can’t Handle The Truth!” – Part 1: Theory

February 27, 2011 1 Comment

Giving evidence as a witness is a stressful experience, even for planners and others who are used to giving evidence in hearings or at public inquiries. But there are some things you can do to make your experience of giving evidence much easier. Read more of this post

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