Managing the managers

Archibald : "Listen Clem, we will try to accommodate your concerns. Read my lips, we are going to have to build in accountability"
Clement : "But these guys, they are using ambush marketing. But while waiting, can we put a band aid on the problem ?"
Mark : "Ok, I will get that."
Archibald : "The benign report is not a problem, but this idea, well, can we bounce it off someone today ? And lets stop these reports before they grow into a brush fire."
Clement: "Arch, you make a very compelling case, although we do need a competitive analysis before we begin. I am sure that will create value for our customers"
Somanathan : "It's within the bounds of our corporate culture, and we will deal with that when the time comes. Please give me the mandate. I must leverage on our strengths. We need a paradigm shift here"
Archibald: "That's true from your perspective, but we really need to put a spin on that. To make us look good"
Mark: "Here it is. Where do you want me to put it ? And what spin?"
Somanathan: "We have a situation here. For sure."
Archibald : "Looks like we're on a 3 way street here."
Clement : "Hey guys, get back to the table. Park that offline for a moment. Lets take a blue-sky approach. What are you expecting by close of play?"
Somanathan "I say we get the low hanging fruits. Do you really want to boil the ocean to get a pinch of salt ?"
Archibald : "Listen Soma, Clem, I really don't know what we are talking about here."
Somanathan: "You too ? I thought I was going bonkers."
Clement: "Mark, on second thoughts, get the band aid. I think it goes across our mouths."