Bonfire night is a wonderful night in the UK and one which brings families together. It will always be special as it was 6 years ago today we lost my Dad...so I thought I would share a little story...
I asked him about how to decide whether to join a company, he said
"Only join healthy companies, check if it has the dreaded CDAIC"
Looking totally confused I said "That sounds awful what is it...something contagious?"
He looked and said "Highly....and it needs to be guarded against at every turn...it stands for corporate diarrhea and idea constipation. ....some symptons are...
- When faced with decisions they get the runs
- When ideas are stuck in the system because doing the same is safer and more comfortable
- When the organisation is bloated because people don't manage poor performance
I often think the stories show why he could have never worked for anyone else but himself...or as he described his team....I think he may have been a little too honest for modern business :)
Miss you Dad...
