John Clogg writes:

>Welcome to the wonderful world of corporate politics.  When
>something goes wrong, find scapegoats to sacrifice, rather
>than actually addressing the problems.  I fear the bloodbath
>will be long and far-reaching, because this will probably not
>be the last quarter in which performance will be below expectations.
>
>I'm sure HP knew about its financial results well before they
>were announced to the public, and yet the firings came right
>after the announced results.  Keep that in mind in case you
>have any doubts that these were anything other than symbolic firings.

I respectfully disagree. Until this year Peter Blackmore was the
EVP of ESG. A new group was formed by combining ESG and the services
unit lead by Anne Livermore with Anne Livermore getting the nod to
lead the new group (TSG). When PB's new job was announced I was
wondering how long he would be at HP as reading between the lines
this reorg was due in part to ESG not delivering. I bet PB was on
a short leash and was already being 'moved out'.

Remember folks... Anne Livermore competed for the CEO job and lost
but she is still at HP. Rarely does this happen. Nothing but good
can come from PB and other CPQ cronies getting the boot with AL
getting to shape how TSG is organized and run.

I don't know PB's ability to run an organization, but I have no doubt
AL has the skills to get the job done.

duane 'gotta like the intrigue' percox

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