strategic diversions

Understanding Strategic Diversions in Business (And How to Fumble One). In the business world, “strategic diversions” are the go-to move when the heat gets too real. It’s when companies toss out shiny new projects or deals, hoping to distract allies of those calling out real issues. Classic move, right?

But here’s where it gets tricky: if you don’t know the loyalty of the ally you’re approaching, it could backfire big time. If that ally runs back and shares the play, guess what? You’ve just put the spotlight right back on yourself. It’s one thing to try to dodge the heat, but why invite more attention in the process?

Sometimes people forgot the first rule of diversion: don’t poke the bear. But hey, what do I know? I’m just here sipping my afternoon espresso, researching some more paint colors for my painting now that all my interviews and recordings are done for the day.

Guess what? The painting has some new colors incoming.