After both of us have been heard," said the entrepreneur, "I suppose we'd
discuss similarities and differences in our analyses. If we cannot resolve our
differences, does the Golden Rule still apply?"
"Not here," said Randall. "With development-level analysis, the nod goes to the
subordinate. For example, if you feel you can be left alone, a D3 or D4, and I
think you should be supervised, a D2 or D1, we would go along with your
judgment with one proviso. We'd have to agree on what the results will be for
the next month so that we can both observe your performance."
"In that case, I would probably work furiously over the next thirty days to prove
that I was right," said the entrepreneur.