tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24338064.post7622191059376417699..comments2024-02-11T19:28:27.997+11:00Comments on Personal Reflections: Australia Day, columns and externalitiesJim Belshawhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10075614280789984767noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24338064.post-92092523542931476492012-01-31T18:43:49.723+11:002012-01-31T18:43:49.723+11:00Jim, I have followed up Evan's comment with a ...Jim, I have followed up Evan's comment with a review of Ross Gittin's latest book on my blog.Winton Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07383561940886657594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24338064.post-32318694560442588352012-01-31T04:40:40.584+11:002012-01-31T04:40:40.584+11:00Yes, Ramana, it could apply to me as well!Yes, Ramana, it could apply to me as well!Jim Belshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075614280789984767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24338064.post-14841130221233644682012-01-30T12:07:50.577+11:002012-01-30T12:07:50.577+11:00Doesn't the description ring a bell?Doesn't the description ring a bell?Rummuserhttp://www.rummuser.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24338064.post-37251050682550942452012-01-30T05:54:48.507+11:002012-01-30T05:54:48.507+11:00I did Ramana!I did Ramana!Jim Belshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075614280789984767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24338064.post-69952620134797080232012-01-30T02:29:18.024+11:002012-01-30T02:29:18.024+11:00Thanks for the mention Jim. I hope that you caugh...Thanks for the mention Jim. I hope that you caught that description of me in http://rummuser.com/?p=7363<br /><br />“Ramana is opinionated about politics, sentimental about family, and pragmatic about the direction his life has taken.” <br /><br />Phew!Rummuserhttp://www.rummuser.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24338064.post-39490575674049450272012-01-28T07:36:28.494+11:002012-01-28T07:36:28.494+11:00I suspect that it is, Winton, although I am still ...I suspect that it is, Winton, although I am still thinking this through. I am presently writing a post on the tent embassy imbroglio, but will pick this issue up tomorrow.Jim Belshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075614280789984767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24338064.post-19976966292877072852012-01-28T07:00:53.451+11:002012-01-28T07:00:53.451+11:00It worked in some firms and not in than others. Is...It worked in some firms and not in than others. Is it possible to predict when the strategy is least likely to work?Winton Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07383561940886657594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24338064.post-12679975358270210742012-01-27T23:40:20.594+11:002012-01-27T23:40:20.594+11:00That's true, Winton. But did it actually work?...That's true, Winton. But did it actually work?Jim Belshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075614280789984767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24338064.post-47045690276557669862012-01-27T07:59:19.514+11:002012-01-27T07:59:19.514+11:00Jim, my impression is that outside CEOs are hired ...Jim, my impression is that outside CEOs are hired because they have no ties to people within the firm and no pet projects to look after. Boards had the impression - correct in many instances - that culture within their firms was serving the interests of the staff rather than owners.Winton Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07383561940886657594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24338064.post-14656758410719289562012-01-27T05:55:34.835+11:002012-01-27T05:55:34.835+11:00Good morning Winton and Evan. I agree that Ross wr...Good morning Winton and Evan. I agree that Ross writes well.<br /><br />You raise an interesting point, Winton. I have a rough mud map in my mind as to when and why that change took place. It's part of the broader changes that came to a head during the eighties with their focus on market models.Jim Belshawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075614280789984767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24338064.post-45510315014907432292012-01-26T21:02:38.818+11:002012-01-26T21:02:38.818+11:00Yes Evan, Ross certainly writes well!Yes Evan, Ross certainly writes well!Winton Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07383561940886657594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24338064.post-25582452128212239682012-01-26T19:49:27.060+11:002012-01-26T19:49:27.060+11:00I think Ross Gittins is a good model for how to wr...I think Ross Gittins is a good model for how to write on economics.<br /><br />Looking forward to more posts.Evanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13355215688351759230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24338064.post-81030606838119828942012-01-26T10:51:35.617+11:002012-01-26T10:51:35.617+11:00Jim, in something I have read recently (possibly F...Jim, in something I have read recently (possibly Frank's book) the point is made that there has been a major shift in corporate culture in the last few decades with firms being much more willing to hire outside CEOs. <br />Why is it so? After all, a CEO recruited from inside the firm is likely to know much more about the firm, have greater loyalty and be less expensive to hire than an outsider. I think the answer to the question might shed light on the issue you are trying to grapple with.Winton Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07383561940886657594noreply@blogger.com