Terrible Apprentices

Caught the end of last night's Apprentice, just in time to see the miserable trio facing the sack.

What is it about the selection procedure that enlists the same kind of deadbeats in every series? In the current series, there's a chap called Ben who is so full of self-justification, it's painful to watch. In last night's episode, after one of them got the chop, Ben and James went back to the penthouse in the same limo. As they had spent the previous half hour trying to get each other fired, I wonder what they talked about in the limo ...

The show is remarkable, not only for the monumental incompetence displayed by people who think they are worth £100,000 a year as Sralan's protege, but for their very poor communication skills. In the boardroom they bluster and posture, but out in the field they are worse. The project leaders show little understanding of management or delegation, and frequently refuse to listen to the advice of their colleagues.

In situations when the teams have to present their propositions, their presentations skills would embarrass a class of sixth formers. Finally, on their return to the boardroom, their mutual condemnations are devoid of the personal dignity that I would expect of a reputable business person.

What do YOU think of them?