The scene: the boardroom of Athena Shoe Company Inc. Around the large mahogany table are seated several board members, all wearing dark suits and white shirts. The sole female board member is seated close to the door.
Are you sitting comfortably? And you, Mr. Dumontais, do I have your attention? Yes, thank you, a glass of water would be most welcome. Mr. President, shall I begin? I don’t think I will need the laptop and projector after all, but will speak from my notes.
It is a delight to stand before you, but I must admit to feeling a little intimidated. After all, Mr. Dumontais, you gave such a convincing, and witty, presentation that there seems little left to be said.
Mr. Dumontais, let me just recap so I am sure we all understand your argument. The world is an aeroplane on fire. You are proposing that Athena Shoe Company provide it with a “parachute” in the form of disposable shoes...
David Dunne is an Irish Canadian author whose titles include Design Thinking at Work. He is currently writing a book about the Irish border region.
Advertisement
Advertisement