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We wish Harry adieu and a good journey. At this stage in life decisions to move or leave will not come lightly, and must be positively taken, in the interests of all. No doubt Harry has genuine reasons for such a swift dearture. We wish him well. Some avenues may open, the American Friends he inaugurated, may well see his contribution, cultural groups within the political domain likewise, or maybe further ventures in design or even ethics. The RIBA has been troubled in the last years by press over spokesmanship, having clear relevant missions and research, speaking on behalf of it members with a clear appropriate and sensitive voice, having a workplace where members officers and employees feel respected and believe in management creating a 'proper' place to work, where world issues can be taken on, as politics has now proven right, where proper order and protocol is maintained within the leadership of the Institute. Leading such an organisation going forward will need key members to be clear on the role and mission of this Royal Institute, particularly when seen externally on a world stage, members need to be single mindedly (as Ben has pointed out) aligned in strength and sure of their objective.......this will take time. Having an old guard take over either at an executive mentoring level or member mentoring level needs careful clear and thoughtful management. Change will not come easily, despite people seeing the opportunity and uploading aspiration. If the Institute wants to maximise its benefits, this is surely a key time to do this, if not - well then as is popularly siad "Keep Calm and Carry ON", and watch members leave in droves. Ben's views curiously find airplay above others, he cannot be the obly thinking architect can he? He like all others are members, whether or not in a chamber. Jane Duncan's opportunity (and of necessity her fortune) is to guide the right choices, ironically maybe Harry's departure has opened significant opportunities at a key time for the Institute, particularly after such an extended period of consideration and turmoil. The right new 'chief executive' must be carefully chosen.