One is expected to be a techie, a visionary, a businessperson and a bureaucrat all at once. So it's fair to say that I have always looked for opportunities to take action. I am privileged indeed to have this one. Speaking frankly, I find myself anxious to get on with the possibility of making what I hope and trust can be a contribution to making a better world. This approach is certainly not without its challenges and critics.
Consultation can be a misunderstood management device.
Teamwork does mean breaking down the silos. This you know as well as I do. Permit me to add an observation here, from my own experience. Teamwork and consultation is indeed hard work, but I believe the results we obtain are stronger, and more effective. The key, of course, is to establish a vision and an action calendar, which provide a clear position, objectives and strategies, while ensuring on-going dialogue and organizational development.