It's... complicated, as always, and it depends who it is. In a recent example, my opinion was given, but key decisions were made (seemingly) without reference t

It's... complicated, as always, and it depends who it is. In a recent example, my opinion was given, but key decisions were made (seemingly) without reference to it - I don't think it was intentional, they really need someone on the management team that understands the implications of the advice - hence the reason I say it's a blind spot. I was expecting my words to contribute to the business planning, but the way the decision making was done, the nature of my engagement, the politics of the company etc, it was hard to make sure it was understood as intended before it was too late to change course.