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KPIs – a Mixed Blessing

Posted on February 8, 2026 by Athene Donald

I have sat on enough committees when KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) are discussed, to know that they can be very helpful in moving an agenda forward and identifying where sticking points may be blocking progress. However, they should never be … Continue reading →

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Measurements: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Athene Donald

Measuring us seems endemic to academic life now (as indeed to the NHS or local Councils or any other part of our civic society). The Forum for Responsible Research Metrics is charged with coming up with ways to use metrics … Continue reading →

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I Refuse to Think Like a Man

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Athene Donald

The recipe for success for women has been identified as Look like a girl, Act like a lady, Think like a man, Work like a boss. (or at least it was until the Bic South Africa advertising poster was pulled … Continue reading →

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