The Importance of Knowing Why.

In the information economy,  the successful strategists always know the causation of a tangible strategic situation.


The Case of the Facebook IPO
Click here.  This is what some people have read.  Now, click here for the back story.   


Comments from the Compass Desk
Most people do not spend anytime, knowing the causes of the situation.  They run on their belief of simplicity by accepting the entire situation as the cause and the outcome. At times, some of them are deceived.


During the assessment process, the successful strategist never take things for granted. They usually viewed their grand situation (Big Tangible Picture [BTP]) in terms of layers. By looking at the patterns of similarity and dissimilarity, they are able to determine the reasoning behind the configuration of the situation. 


Understanding the configuration of The Big Tangible Picture usually enables the successful strategists to know the various available options. It also allows them to identify the benefits, the challenges and the drawbacks for each option.


Summary
Some of the stuff in our algorithmic-based information society are just illusions and mirages.  The only stuff that counts is our own belief of "persisting and persevering over the myriad of obstacles.  ..."