Comments on: I disagree, and here’s why http://holdenassociates.co.uk/blog/2007/11/12/i-disagree-and-heres-why/ Holden Associates, Accountants & Business Advisers - Partnering Business Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:14:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Jason Holden http://holdenassociates.co.uk/blog/2007/11/12/i-disagree-and-heres-why/comment-page-1/#comment-106 Jason Holden Tue, 13 Nov 2007 10:29:13 +0000 http://holdenassociates.co.uk/blog/2007/11/12/i-disagree-and-heres-why/#comment-106 I would not disagree with you there Dennis, a firm does have to organize itself, and as you and I know most don't. Many 'firms' have not realised they are in business with customers who have needs and wants. On this rare occasion I have ordered myself a copy of David’s book, although its not out yet I have to wait until the new year. I would not disagree with you there Dennis, a firm does have to organize itself, and as you and I know most don’t.

Many ‘firms’ have not realised they are in business with customers who have needs and wants.

On this rare occasion I have ordered myself a copy of David’s book, although its not out yet I have to wait until the new year.

]]> By: Dennis Howlett http://holdenassociates.co.uk/blog/2007/11/12/i-disagree-and-heres-why/comment-page-1/#comment-103 Dennis Howlett Tue, 13 Nov 2007 01:40:27 +0000 http://holdenassociates.co.uk/blog/2007/11/12/i-disagree-and-heres-why/#comment-103 Heh - you have to read the book. David is referring to professional firms. Contrary to popular belief, a firm has to organize itself according to its own strategic objectives BEFORE it can communicate with the clients it would like to win or hold. :) Heh – you have to read the book. David is referring to professional firms. Contrary to popular belief, a firm has to organize itself according to its own strategic objectives BEFORE it can communicate with the clients it would like to win or hold. :)

]]> By: Jason Holden http://holdenassociates.co.uk/blog/2007/11/12/i-disagree-and-heres-why/comment-page-1/#comment-100 Jason Holden Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:07:48 +0000 http://holdenassociates.co.uk/blog/2007/11/12/i-disagree-and-heres-why/#comment-100 Internet applications will certainly 'muddy' the waters as far a general rule is concerned, and that is how I personally view David's, it a general rule that applies to the 'general' majority but there will always exist that minority, and in this day and age of internet use and technology I would imagine in years to come it could be the case that what David is saying now no longer holds true. Internet applications will certainly ‘muddy’ the waters as far a general rule is concerned, and that is how I personally view David’s, it a general rule that applies to the ‘general’ majority but there will always exist that minority, and in this day and age of internet use and technology I would imagine in years to come it could be the case that what David is saying now no longer holds true.

]]> By: Stefan Töpfer http://holdenassociates.co.uk/blog/2007/11/12/i-disagree-and-heres-why/comment-page-1/#comment-99 Stefan Töpfer Mon, 12 Nov 2007 20:02:11 +0000 http://holdenassociates.co.uk/blog/2007/11/12/i-disagree-and-heres-why/#comment-99 Jason, I'm not sure that I agree with David Maister's rule at all, there are many internet applications which do exactly that. Rules like that are always broken. I certainly agree with your opinion on the three out of four. Stefan Jason,

I’m not sure that I agree with David Maister’s rule at all, there are many internet applications which do exactly that. Rules like that are always broken.

I certainly agree with your opinion on the three out of four.

Stefan

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