This is a particularly egregious (OK, horrifying) example of short-termism, but I agree, it's a mindset that kills. I think you will find that it also has a deadly effect on brands day-by-day in an endless stream of short-term thinking. Whether it's a manager skimping on quality or service to boost short-term numbers, or a creative person (my breed) failing to serve the long-term strategic business mission in favor of a more immediate win for their portfolio, short-termism definitely kills.
Good points. I worked with the Blakely plany manager (Sammy Lightsey) at another company for over 10 years, until I left approx 15 months ago. Unfortunately, none of this surprises me at all. Lightsey specialized in agreeing with corporate management regardless of whether they were right or not. I do not miss working with a sellout like him, but I do feel sorry for his family who seem very nice. For their sake, I hope he will save his butt and do the right thing and hang Parnell but good.
This is a particularly egregious (OK, horrifying) example of short-termism, but I agree, it's a mindset that kills. I think you will find that it also has a deadly effect on brands day-by-day in an endless stream of short-term thinking. Whether it's a manager skimping on quality or service to boost short-term numbers, or a creative person (my breed) failing to serve the long-term strategic business mission in favor of a more immediate win for their portfolio, short-termism definitely kills.
creativeoncall 5 months ago
Good points. I worked with the Blakely plany manager (Sammy Lightsey) at another company for over 10 years, until I left approx 15 months ago. Unfortunately, none of this surprises me at all. Lightsey specialized in agreeing with corporate management regardless of whether they were right or not. I do not miss working with a sellout like him, but I do feel sorry for his family who seem very nice. For their sake, I hope he will save his butt and do the right thing and hang Parnell but good.
sparker5150 3 years ago
who owns this company??? can you find out? any jimmy carter relatives??
towandacreek 3 years ago