Problems I think Apple should fix and challenges Apple faces (Apple Post-mortem, part 9 of some number…..)

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Over here, I suggested that my “Apple post-mortem” series was going to be eight parts, and this is part 5.

But the more I thought about it, the more I came to the feeling that this part just isn’t something I want to pursue right now.

To be blunt: Apple is executing really well, and it’s product line and revenues and general financial heallth are close to perfect. To me, most kvetching about where Apple is screwed up would sound like, and probably be, sour grapes. There isn’t a lot to kvetch about.

And the issues I had originally thought to mention here I discussed with various management types before I left; and the more I think about it, the more I think it’s best to let them chew on it internally and hopefully make the changes and not give people who are ready to criticize Apple fodder they don’t really understand in a forum where I’d rather not go into detail.

So if you were waiting for a good catfight, sorry. Most of what I’d bring up is trivial and silly, and the few issues with substance are in the hands of people who agree with me about the issues and I trust to do what they can about them, and blogging them serves no useful purpose. So for once I’ll keep my mouth shut and let them work on it from the inside.

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