The Plan

I have recently read "Back from the Brink" by Michael Edwardes. It is a fascinating insight into the problems faced by BL in the late 1970's and the turn-round that was achieved. Hindsight is a wonderful thing and reading this knowing that all that work was to end in failure was rather sobering. However, it remains a classic lesson in:

1. Make sure you have the right plan for the right reasons;
2. Make sure that your plan is complete and fully bought into throughout the organisation. Deal with dissent (the chapter on Derek Robinson - "red robbo" is fascinating!);
3. Implement your plan with passion and efficiency.

PS: When was the last time you saw an Austin Montego on the road?