Clarification

["John Dowd" <cavafy98@hotmail.com>]

I recently submitted a post to the DEN list that mentioned that Henry Neave 
and David Kerridge were 'academics'.  The message I received criticized me 
for saying they were 'only' academics.  I'm afraid that is the the 'eye of 
the beholder' as I did not use the word 'only' in my post.

I was trying to indicate to the original poster that if he wanted teachers 
or similar materials he might rely on Jean-Marie's recommendation of Henry 
or David as being excellent resources.  I suggesting that if he (the 
originial poster) was more interested in the practice aspects that Heero was 
a person with expertise who also had experience in working in the Defense 
Industry specifically.

I do think there is an advantage to a client if a consultant has worked in 
their particular industry in the past.   I have worked extensively, for 
example, in the healthcare and electronics industries and I feel that offers 
the potential client some saving in terms of teaching me about their 
business.

I wouldn't suggest that means that those who haven't had that experience 
would be unable to help.

I've known Henry for nearly 20 years and David for probably half that long 
and have nothing but the highest regard for them both.

My apologies to them if my remarks were misconstrued.

John Dowd
jsdwd@ksc.th.com

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