This one really rang true -- both the "we tried this 10 years ago and it didn't work" bit, and the "all our expertise left when X retired in 2011" bit. I would add the "we stopped writing internal reports, and now only document project results in patent disclosures" bit.
Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants
Another excellent piece, Tony. Many thanks for crystallizing your perspective… which I share in full!
This one really rang true -- both the "we tried this 10 years ago and it didn't work" bit, and the "all our expertise left when X retired in 2011" bit. I would add the "we stopped writing internal reports, and now only document project results in patent disclosures" bit.