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This is the kind of thing a CEO can say internally, but probably shouldn't be saying to press. If they are successful, there won't be any benefit; if they fail,
by tomkarlo 14y ago
This is the kind of thing a CEO can say internally, but probably shouldn't be saying to press. If they are successful, there won't be any benefit; if they fail, he'll look silly. I realize part of the motivation here is to keep some partners on board, but a similar credibility issue will apply there as well.
- TomAnthony 14y agoYou make a very good point, but on the flipside I like that he publicly recognises their position and that they need to get back on track. It reassures me that they aren't just hiding from the situation.
- tomkarlo 14y agoTrue, but it would be a lot better if he was saying this before everyone else in the universe realized they were lagging on innovation. Also, I feel like they're making a mistake by specifically pointing to Apple - they're lagging behind multiple companies in multiple markets. When you spend all your time talking about one competitor, you're admitting they're beating you. Market leaders don't call our their competitors by name. (See: Coke, Pepsi.)