Project update - integration

*Written 13 January 2004 during the integration of Deloitte Consulting and the greater Deloitte and Touch inclidung legacy Human Capital Corporation

It is 35 days (give or take a few) to the green dot sale at CNA, I mean the launch of the new Deloitte brand, and people have been seen wearing their green paraphernalia in order to promote the brand. There has even been toy-toying to get the launch here faster. Certain people were even lobbed with green apples in an attempt to get the green dot imprinted upon as many of us as possible.

Apart from the green ribbons, last month you would have noticed that people were also wearing their war medals in various colours – you know, red, white, pink, green… The red one is for AIDS awareness, the white was for awareness of anti violence against women and children, the pink was for breast cancer awareness, and I can’t remember what the green one was for… ha ha.

For those of us who wore the ribbons – the rewards were many. For example, Pieter Dirk Uys would have handed you a condom and pink chocolate to highlight the topic of his talk – AIDS awareness. After using words that caused some to blush, and giving honest and frank feedback, statistics, and opinions, the entire audience was rolling in the aisles while being educated about various preventive measures which I won’t discuss here due to censorship.

Another successful venture between the newly joined groups who comprise the new Humans (Human Capital) saw the delivery of several presents, activity packs, and bags of treats to some AIDS orphans. We had a record number of people contributing from all the Humans, and the little guys had a fantastic time. The jury is still out on whether Santa, the mermaid, the fairy, and the various other dressed up people had more fun than the kids or not.

Now days, while we are waiting for the move to building 17, the beach is filling up quickly. The choice spots are taken quickly, and booked for the duration of some secret and undefined time period until each warrior goes back to battle. If you are not here before stupid o’clock in the morning, you also won’t get a parking.

All I know is Darth Mona will not be around to herd the jedis anymore. We will miss her, as she has been a fantastic villain. May the force be with you!