This Focused Performance Weblog started life as a "business management blog" containing links and commentary related primarily to organizational effectiveness with a "Theory of Constraints" perspective, but is in the process of evolving towards primary content on interactive and mobile marketing. Think of it as about Focusing marketing messages for enhanced Performance. If you are on an archive page, current postings are found here.
"Enterprise software makers may want to believe business will return to normal when the geopolitical storm clouds clear but they're only kidding themselves. The truth is that neglected customers are undergoing a sea change in reaction to their shoddy treatment.
"It took long enough.
"During the pre-Y2K buildup, companies overlooked buggy software, shabby support and the dismissive arrogance of suppliers because the overriding objective was to buy, buy, buy. I should add this was a buying spree caused in no small part by a scare campaign orchestrated by salesmen with a self-interest in stoking as much panic as possible.
"But in this post-frenzy era, CFOs are regularly holding folks accountable on a project-by-project basis. That means IT managers no longer have the gumption--let alone free rein--to take big chances spending a fortune on iffy software implementations."
I guess that's why those guys in yesterday's post on value were acknowledged for their efforts.
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