Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Downsizing
Downsizing is analogous to going on a binge diet to lose weight. Sure, you might lose the weight, but if your eating habits are poor and you don't adjust, you'll be putting the pounds back on in no time. Downsizing often treats a symptom, but it doesn't treat the problem. Reducing personnel might save money, but it won't fix problems within the "system" such as lack of organization and planning. Downsizing only exacerbates the problem by confining it to a smaller group of people.
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I've been saying this very thing for a long time. I feel like the navy is going to reduce their numbers a little too far, and is going to have to make some other drastic changes once they realize that they've let too much of their leadership go. Your analogy is spot on. Too bad Big Navy doesn't get advice from the enlisted ranks.
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