Specific Step By Step Nonsense.....
>>I have a feeling that one reason that they are hesitant to call is that "general statements" don't do them much good ... specific, direct, step-by-step plans are what would provide them value ... IMHO.>>
Scott:
We've had discussions about this until we were blue in the face.
At least calls have been made between and among certain people on this board.
Risks have been taken.
Information has been shared.
Non-disclosures have been signed.
NOTHING - I repeat - NOTHING will happen, can happen unless people first pass the test of creating goodwill and trust with one another.
There is no reason to advance to the "step by step" stage with anyone unless the trust and goodwill and energy is there to warrent moving forward.
I have shared a ton of ideas concerning general direction, vision, mission and energy with this community.
I dare say the energy and ideas I have shared have had a much more profound impact on Novell, Eric Schmidt, Steve Adams, you and all the rest of those who read this board - for one simple reason.
I have placed a stake in the ground which is challenging others to consider a completely "new" perspective.
For unless you do this there is no value to defining "step by step" whatever you are trying to do.
If Steve Adams or anyone is hesitant to call or risk or consider something that may challenge the status quo, the question I have is, "Why?"
For what reason?
What are they trying to hold onto?
Why don't they want to risk moving in this direction?
The direction I've been talking about is massively different from the direction Novell has been heading.
First you have to get their attention before you have any chance to stop the ship, much less turn it around.
A year ago, I really felt we were close to turning this ship around.
But the ship has been dead in the water.
A ton of posturing.
Many people trying to impress others.
Scott, I'm not going to fall these negative "show me" games, whether they are posed by you or anyone else.
You couldn't get them to move. And here you were on the inside in the best position to effect massive change.
Why did you fail?
Why did you quit?
But lets's not get down in the mud.
Let's try to come together and ask positive questions which are inclusive.
Let's ask:
- what can we all do to help Novell "see" and understand these new energies?
- what can we do to help them move in these new directions?
- how can we work together to make this happen?
Let's focus on a collaborative, cooperative position which everyone can feel they can be a part of.
Peace.
GO!! |
