A former colleague once lightened up the arduous appraisal meeting presenting a critical 'up or out' evaluation as a criminal case: Did that person have the means motive and the opportunity to do what we expect? Bigger, more disruptive ideas are expected these days. Finding new sources of growth is a must, to close the growth gap for shareholder value, or, to survive. Depending on the life stage one is in. However , in conversation with clients we hear that their organization