The new series of the Apprentice has started on BBC,  almost 7 million viewers tuned in for the launch episode two weeks ago, when the 16 candidates were introduced. So far Lord Sugar has fired two candidates, with 14 remaining.

As a business woman, the ladies team has been painful to watch. Having won the first task, they failed miserably for the second task, making some crucial mistakes.
Mostly, however, the way the ladies conducted themselves during their meetings, was cringeworthy. This continued into the boardroom, when the teammates started to blame one another for their failure of the task. Lord Sugar and Karren Brady gave the female candidates an ear bashing;

 Karren told the girls: “Can I just say something? You are representing businesswomen today and I have to say that it is outrageous the way that you are behaving. 70% of my management team are women and I’ve never come across anything like this.

“I think you have to remember who you are representing in this process, young women out there who want to have an opportunity like this. You should set an example.”

Lord Sugar backed up Karren, adding:: “Some people get confused and think this is all about who can shout loudest and that is not what I’m looking for. All I’m hearing is a group of ladies in turmoil.”

He continued: “Listen to Karren’s words. I think that’s the most sensible thing said here today.”



Let's hope these women get their act together and start behaving like business people.


The Apprentice continues on BBC1, wednesdays at 9PM.

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