A mostly good discussion about management capability and (lack...

A mostly good discussion about management capability and (lack of) performance.

From my experience as a senior manager, rigorous self-assessment is virtually impossible. You’ve been appointed to the role on merit, you’re working hard and your team seems to be on board. Yet results are not forthcoming. What to do?

External management consultants are much maligned but can be useful, if for no other reason than their independence. Yes, there are shortcomings - the incumbents often try to softsoap the externals - but in my opinion Cynata could benefit.

If, as we are constantly assured, this technology is so good, then why has it not gained traction? And why is it that MSB announces it is investigating a COVID treatment and leaps 28 per cent, whereas CYP does the same and ...

Alarm bells rang for me during the director loan debacle and I sold down to free carry. I remain hopeful, but I’m not sure this team can bring home the bacon.

For a good example of how a change of management can work wonders, look to Strike Energy, whose old team seemed capable but proved ineffective. In comes a new crowd and bingo, away they go. (Admittedly its SP progress has been whacked by the virus.)

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