REPLY Future Development Directions (SD6255)

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Posted by  "John Gunkler" <jgunkler at sprintmail.com>

Richard Stevenson says, "But business isn't about politics, ultimately, and
we should not confuse the two."  Having been in a boardroom (or two hundred
plus) myself, with respect I say that is simply wrong.

Just one example:  Several years ago a major study was undertaken to discern
the factors underlying the decision about where to put (the geographical
location of) corporate HQ's.  The result?  One factor overwhelmed all others
-- it was, where the CEO lived.

Please don't try to tell me that business decision making is not about
politics.  If only it were not so, if only corporate decision making were
rationally based (and data based) we would not be having these discussions
about why SD is not more used.


John Gunkler
(in 30 years, consultant to more than 25% of the Fortune 500 and to other
businesses in Japan, China, Central America, Europe, Canada, and the U.S.)
Posted by  "John Gunkler" <jgunkler at sprintmail.com>
posting date  Sun, 11 Feb 2007 11:53:56 -0500