tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post4386331328090530657..comments2023-10-31T12:58:36.729+01:00Comments on Evil HR Lady: Business DecisionsSuzanne Lucashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07129772885673695447noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-81948570671854751862007-03-28T12:59:00.000+02:002007-03-28T12:59:00.000+02:00Steve--somehow I'm overcome with the desire to mak...Steve--somehow I'm overcome with the desire to make a plaque that says "It is not easy or practical to motivate a dead horse" and hang it in my office.Evil HR Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14506069540151526951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33004692.post-18753032035124004872007-03-27T22:56:00.000+02:002007-03-27T22:56:00.000+02:00I have to admit that I have used several of these ...I have to admit that I have used several of these advanced techniques during my career when the correct decision was to "dismount". The problem that I found, especially early in my management life, was an inability to determine that the horse was actually dead. Much like the doctor that tries everything to save the patient, I was reluctant to declare a time of death. I guess I looked at the situation as being a failure on my part, but as the wise indian surmized...it is not easy or practical to motivate a dead horse. Thanks for the opportunity to reflect.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com