BP Tony Hayward testified before the United States Congress this week. Tony's testimony offered little insight of the How and When 11 men died and the Gulf of Mexico became the private cesspool of BP.
The Why, however became abundantly clear to the American citizens. If the viewers tuned in came away with anything it's the overwhelming reality : Tony doesn't know anything and he was in charge!
Hayward's management style is seen as not hands on involvement but; rather catastrophic crisis control
Mr Hayward repeatedly advised; BP has an in progress investigation as does the United States Government. Both investigations are truly pointless. When you examine the man in charge, you may expect similar outcomes.
The cross examination by Congress reminded the viewer of Elementary School Principal Office.
Tony's impressive education and degrees questions the collegiate institutions ability to teach and certify graduates. Proof enough education degrees does not reflect success, often referred to as Common Sense. Tony seemed afflicted with Bushes well known and way to prevalent "Foot in Mouth Disease"
Tony embodies all the attributes of the Peter Principle.
His legacy no doubt will never reflect his statements on Capitol Hill. Tony will always be remembered for his management in denial philosophy.
1.I just want my life back
2. Its a Small Spill
3. It's a Big Ocean
Tony subsequently announced he was stepping down from operations in the Gulf of Mexico to attend the Yacht Races in not so Great Britain. A good fit I think for all.
His replacement has not been revealed as Americans patiently pray for a man like Harry Truman or Lee Iaccoca. A leader without lengthy degrees but embodies the" Buck Stops Here" or" Lead Follow But Get Out of The Way "philosophy.
The oil industry was not built by Universities.
The Universities purpose was to teach and emulate the very industries the illiterate Wildcatter's developed a 125 years ago. The Wildcatter with consideration for his own life as well as others would never have committed such complete disregard for safety over selfish bottom line costs. BP's management conducted wilful reckless manslaughter, crimes against humanity and environment.
It's a shame the University can apply so much scientific knowledge to the oil exploration business but cannot certify the Common Sense taught by sustained adversity, not University.
If collegiate testing resulted in death or injury for each wrong answer the students would benefit enormously from The School of Hard Knocks. If the corporate bean counters in accounting were burned alive and cast into the ocean for each mistake made, perhaps they too would appreciate the importance of safety protocols. We are all witnessing out of control unbrideled Capitalism in concert with more government corruption at the Gulf
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