In this blog and elsewhere, the visionary leader is extolled, aspirational in every respect.
But, what if their strategic vision is delusional?
- From predicates A and B, the leader envisions C
- But, inferring C from A and B is a delusion, unsupported and unsupportable
There are some signs:
- C is a possibility, yes, but a really long shot by probability
- C is a black swan; there is nothing from history to support C as a consequence of A and B
- C requires new physics, unlikely to ever be realizable
- C requires unusual political support, unlikely to be anyone's political investment
- C is just "confirmation bias" for an outcome wished for but otherwise unlikely
What to do?
So, if your PMO is being led by a leader you think is deluding themselves, what should you do?
First, look for your own confirmation bias. Indeed, are you the one that is deluded into thinking the bold and brave is not possible and you look for the supporting evidence to confirm your point of view, discounting ideas to the contrary?
Second, are there others that have the bona fides to not only agree with you but to also speak truth to power about the likely outcomes?
And third, if not C, then what is the inference to be drawn from A and B? Which is the greater error: the cost of accepting C as the objective, or the cost of discarding C and going for C-alternative?
Obviously, all situational. There's no fixed process or recipe.
Did I mention: Good Luck!
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