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Sunday Whirl Wordle #122 with words:
degrees dreamed floor heart if nestled period persuaded space
stay tribute vision years
The floor gave
way and his heart sank
As if it was
not bad enough already
It was that period
of a lull in sales.
The fault in part was not so much in
the degrees of intensity
of marketing
efforts of his division but more so in the
marketing mix envisaged for the outfit.
There was no attempt to really consider
a revision or even an adoption of a new
version that could well have a positive impact
The strategies persuaded
for the ensuing
years ahead stayed in a space nestled
in
the mind of the CEO whose resistance to
change had been the bane of the management
team.
It was ostensibly a tribute
to the founder’s
vision who died recently. His ideas were
considered archaic which could no longer
hold water in the face of rational decision
making and progress in a changing market
But nobody dreamed or
dared to suggest a
change. His eldest son who was now an advisor
but regarded an imbecile in the business was
calling the shots!
Written for Brenda's The Sunday Whirl #122 shared with
Mary's hosting at Poets United's Poetry Pantry #163
Mary's hosting at Poets United's Poetry Pantry #163
life's a chaos
ReplyDeleteIs it always the way...?
ReplyDeleteHa, that is quite a tale. An imbecile calling the shots is NOT a good thing!!
ReplyDeletesad in that holding onto tradition the company might die...i wonder if there is a way to honor the memory but also the new ideas as well....
ReplyDeleteHis son is not a fitting tribute
ReplyDeleteWell sooner or later the business will sink ~ If a company will not adapt to change, it will go out of business ~
ReplyDeleteUggg imbeciles are not fun to work for or with, and have to change with the times
ReplyDeleteGosh, that was some read. Makes me want to know how things turn out. I like that you chose a business theme for your poem.
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone ever really like the boss? Perhaps that is the way to maintain the necessary distance between employer and employee? Your tone remains clear and relatable throughout,
ReplyDeleteElizabeth
Ah the more businesses change, the more they stay the same! So frustrating!
ReplyDeleteHave to change with the times, a sad fate
ReplyDeleteI'm waiting for someone to be called a becile. Nice one, Hank ~ M
ReplyDeleteA lot of places are going under because of the unwillingness to change and adapt. Nice one!
ReplyDeleteSo true! So sad!
ReplyDeleteWhat a horrifying situation for the employees. Yoiks. You set the scene so clearly, Hank.
ReplyDeleteHank,
ReplyDeleteAnd that is the new vision with the realities of the experts of today...There may not be a tomorrow!!
Eileen:)
Hank, it is the way of the world, unfortunately. Well stated.
ReplyDeletePamela
Sounds as though looking for new new may be in order. So many hours of you life are spent working so it is best to enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteGood for nothing sons are always the cause of the downfall of family businesses, nurtured well by the family elders, with or without changes brought about, it is doomed!! An idea for a good debate!!
ReplyDeleteOh well done - I tried this (the Wordle)and gave up!
ReplyDeleteAnna :o]
ReplyDeletewish the real world was not like this............
Oh, don't you just hate it when imbeciles call the shots? :)
ReplyDeleteSome people cling to tradition despite all evidence to the contrary. This happens, not just in business, but in life!
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