The shareholders’ framework describes what they’ve lost through institutional change: how the swamp has turned to sludge, in step with notional growth. The room sits listening, assured by promises to uphold our heritage on each and every front, not least in all aspects of daily action. Within this context, says the Chairman, all mahogany and cracked leather, we must remain committed to practional change within the frameworking environment of our daily actions. (Applause.) In such a positive working environment, even the biros and blotters achieve self-awareness. Profits at all costs, he says, raising an eyebrow that may or may not be his own, may only be actioned by surfacing the paradigm shift in our day-to-day strivation. (Cheers) There is sludge to the gunwales and all the windows are locked. If we don’t have integrity, he says, armed to his gleaming teeth, at least we – and by that I mean I – have always had self-interest. (Gasps) (Screams) (Silence)
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Oz Hardwick
Picture Nick Victor
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