August 21, 2003

Carly Fiorina has created a unique culture in the new Hewlett-Packard / Compaq blending of cultures. Rather than blend cultures ( as expected), she has identified the resources strong in each culture and allowed them to prevail in the new company. Pardon the personal insight, but in my marriage, my husband and I often co-select items such as dishes. This results in some interesting selections.

When no one picks what they really like, you are generally left with the lowest common denominator. Everyone is okay with the selections, but, rarely ecstatic. At HP. Carly seems to have driven the