[stagger87]

Within the context of persistent people at the top of the decision tree, how often are persistent people labeled obstinate because they disagree with another persistent person (likely their boss) on a decision that will likely lead to 2 separate but nearly successful outcomes?

[hammock]

What does it matter? If someone disagrees with their boss on the outcome desired, there is misalignment in the company and the bottom rung will fail

[stagger87]

None of this matters, not even PGs post, but it's the comment section, so here we are...

The definition PG gives for an obstinate person is someone who doesn't listen, with the implication that they are "wrong". I'm just presenting a scenario that is very common in my world, where people may not be right or wrong, but differing and strong opinions lead to people being mislabeled as obstinate.

IMO, "Alignment" is a bullshit word used by people to basically say "my way or the highway". I might even say it's mostly used by obstinate people. :)

[hammock]

Alignment in the context of a firm (industrial organization) is important.. you can be as "right" as you want but misaligned with your boss and you will have all power removed from you..

[stagger87]

Snooze, please repeat more of the MBA playbook to me.