As part of our management development course, Neil and I worked closely together. He was a lot of fun to sit next to and work with, although we seemed to be sat at the front at most sessions - like the naughty ones in class! He had a logical and pragmatic way of looking at things and I enjoyed his ability to question without aggravation, a skill indeed! We often shared stories and laughs about the working days and he was a good listener with practical advice to offer, which I sought on a number of occasions! A number of us continued to socialise as a group after the course completed and Neil was one of them and will be sorely missed. Lauren