The Demdey (pronounced dem-DEY) virus is reaching epidemic proportions in many companies and the Imyprob (pronounced IMY-prob) pill may be the only cure. Demdey Disease? Imyprob Pill? Allow me to elaborate…
A couple of years ago, after my annual physical, our family doctor informed me my cholesterol was trending higher than my IQ and it was time for a pill. I was shocked! I am a healthy individual; I exercise and generally watch my diet; I know the research and what I have to do to keep my cholesterol low; so why should I take a pill? I decided to go without it. After a year of trying the daily Oatmeal breakfast routine and watching my fat intake, my cholesterol had become significantly higher than my IQ. Call it a blinding insight into the obvious, but after a year I recognized for certain ailments, even if it’s a bitter thing to swallow, a pill is the right answer.
Look around your company; are projects frequently falling behind schedule and going over budget? Is quality declining? Are sales dropping and customer complains rising? Are your earnings lower than forecast for more than two quarters in a row? If the answer is yes to any of these, it is time to check around for signs of the dreaded Demdey disease.
