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Perfectionism

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Last broadcast on Thu, 14 May 2009, 15:45 on BBC Radio 4 (FM only) (see all broadcasts).

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Comedian and writer Richard Herring explores some of the bad habits and personal failings which directly or indirectly affect all of us in our daily working lives.

Richard examines the impact of perfectionism and goes inside a double Michelin-starred restaurant to see how chef Marcus Wareing strives for food utopia.

Douglas Broadley, CEO of global design agency Imagination, talks frankly about how his perfectionism affects the company and an ex-employee gives his perspective on working for a perfectionist boss.

Also featuring psychologist and perfectionism expert Cary Cooper.

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  1. Tue 2 Dec 2008
    09:30
  2. Thu 14 May 2009
    15:45

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