I’m reminded again today of the classic machine gun salesman at a medieval battle being turned away by the General because he is too busy fighting a hopeless battle.
What’s triggered this reminder today is a leader in a much more modern than medieval technology space.
Working against an overwhelming backlog of items that need their attention, but unable to make the time to discuss tactics to help tackle the backlog……because they are too busy battling the backlog they are working through. *sigh*
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