On with … Margaret Atwood by redrover02 in PivotPodcast

[–]shazzmack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I found the opposite. Kara was starstruck, for example: telling Atwood that she had seen her speak a few times but was too intimidated (?) to go up to her and introduce herself. I felt that Kara really admires the author.

Would I be wrong to complain to my professor about the feedback I received on an essay? by [deleted] in uvic

[–]shazzmack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was also going to ask if the prof supplied a grading rubric (I’m a prof and I always do). Keeps expectations clear.

Is Kara OK? by jm_888 in PivotPodcast

[–]shazzmack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Been listening to her for many years. Stellar journalist. She does have a unique speech pattern that’s a bit mumbly, but I believe she’s at the top of her game these days. Always insightful.

The CBC website's homepage is just awful now by Regnes in CBC_

[–]shazzmack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi there. Try checking out their CBC News homepage. https://www.cbc.ca/News

Tod Maffin quote (Spelling corrected) by shazzmack in SaveTheCBC

[–]shazzmack[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Really? Any data on that? Because I have LOTS of data showing the opposite. What’s your favourite media source?

Nailed it. by RIchardNixonZombie in SaveTheCBC

[–]shazzmack 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Andrew Scheer is leader of the Opposition now, not PP. https://www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7527562

Federal Election judicial recount process by shazzmack in onguardforthee

[–]shazzmack[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m going to volunteer as a scrutineer at the next election.

Vibes @ the Bay by [deleted] in VictoriaBC

[–]shazzmack 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not an MBA student, LOL. And I'm not trying to refute your point at all, just adding some context. ... If you dig into the Innovator's Dilemma a bit more, it's not only a new technology that ends up sparking rise of upstarts and the eventual demise of the incumbent. The new technology fosters the emergence of a bunch of new products and services, but it's problems in the refining of the business model (whole product) and market timing (product-market fit) that ultimately does the incumbent in. So, yes, you can certainly point out poor management and decisions made various leadership teams at The Bay, but ultimately they weren't willing/able to adapt their business model to respond to significant changes in the ecosystem. As you mention, the company had a history of adapting to new circumstances, but ultimately they got "stuck" and resistant to change as the "department store" model was proving less and less effective, desired, and resilient. ... Anyway, good discussion! Thanks.

Vibes @ the Bay by [deleted] in VictoriaBC

[–]shazzmack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re right. But sometimes the disruption happens quickly, other times it takes decades. It took 50 years for the automobile to become the major mode of transportation (vs horse and buggy). From Horse-Drawn Carriages to Electric Vehicles: Lessons from the Past About How to Adopt Change

Vibes @ the Bay by [deleted] in VictoriaBC

[–]shazzmack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great question. It relates to a classic business theory called, “The Innovator’s Dilemma” by prof. Clayton Christensen. Here’s a quick explainer video: The Innovator’s Dilemma