Peter and Bob meet with John Wiley & Sons editor, Debra Englander.
We continue to make progress on the book. Our editor from John Wiley & Sons — Debra Englander — visited last week to discuss the publication process in more detail. I believe she is pleased with our progress. The topic at the top of the agenda was deciding on a new title for the book. After considering a number of different alternatives, we are in agreement on the following title: The SAIC Solution: How We Built an $8 Billion Employee-Owned Technology Company. I am happy with this change. By the way, this title is a hybrid of two different titles suggested by Dan Whitaker and Joseph Blasi. Because of their efforts, Dan and Joseph have won the small prize I mentioned in Week 15. Now, what do you suggest we give them? Something memorable, I hope.
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- Bob
Here are my responses to previous weeks’ comments:
Donna Cunningham (Week 18): Meetings Week also served a function of getting many of us in management up to speed with what was going on in the company and what new technologies were coming down the pike. I was indeed uncomfortable at the stockholders’ meetings since I wanted to give my talks looking at my notes as little as possible while cramming in as much information as I could and not missing any important points.
An autographed copy of a “first edition” would be appropriate and greatly appreciated, I believe.
An autographed copy of the first edition would be great, however in addition to a signed copy how about a day sailing with Dr. Beyster for both the contributors?
Hi Dr. Bob:
Glad to hear you are writing a book on SAI.
If you need any help or comments on the products effort, I would be happy to help.
I remember with fondness the comradery and team spirit that the “early” guys had. We even managed to get in a few fishing trips together.
I too retired from the company I founded and turned it over to a smart young fellow that continues the process. Lots of employees over the years, mostly minorities, and many many children.
If you would like to “do” lunch in LJ some day, give me a call.
George