Social Networks Among the Boardroom Set
Great analysis and figure from my friend Toby of the social networks among the public company boardroom set. Click for a larger version.
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May 2, 2008
Data Centers are Bad For You
The following figure is from a new Mckinsey report on profligate power usage by data centers:
Quote of the Day: Ballmer's Opinion Problem
Quote of the day comes from a WSJ story about Microsoft's ongoing tussle for Yahoo -- most of which is apparently happening inside Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's head:
People familiar with the situation said that [delays] have been at least partly attributable to Mr Ballmer, following a regular pattern for the 28-year Microsoft veteran, who has led the company for eight years. The former salesman has a history of shifting his opinion suddenly and sometimes being easily swayed by new data or a new perspective that refutes his existing opinion, these people said.
In recent weeks, Mr Ballmer has appeared to be leaning towards launching a hostile bid for Yahoo and walking away ...
Precisely. Ballmer's vacillating -- typical sales-guy behavior -- is a big part of the problem here. And, reading between the lines, insiders are laying the groundwork for Ballmer to be the fall guy, whatever happens on this deal.
Data Centers are Bad For You
The following figure is from a new Mckinsey report on profligate power usage by data centers:
Quote of the Day: Ballmer's Opinion Problem
Quote of the day comes from a WSJ story about Microsoft's ongoing tussle for Yahoo -- most of which is apparently happening inside Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's head:
People familiar with the situation said that [delays] have been at least partly attributable to Mr Ballmer, following a regular pattern for the 28-year Microsoft veteran, who has led the company for eight years. The former salesman has a history of shifting his opinion suddenly and sometimes being easily swayed by new data or a new perspective that refutes his existing opinion, these people said.
In recent weeks, Mr Ballmer has appeared to be leaning towards launching a hostile bid for Yahoo and walking away ...
Precisely. Ballmer's vacillating -- typical sales-guy behavior -- is a big part of the problem here. And, reading between the lines, insiders are laying the groundwork for Ballmer to be the fall guy, whatever happens on this deal.
