G20 co-ordinating world economy

The news today is all about the G20's new decision to control the world economy. My understanding is that this bold move involves a combination of planning for current recovery, while taking measures to ensure long-term global financial stability.

Wow. Attempting to exert and maintain control over the world economy is about as ambitious as it gets. Apart from maybe a pipeline ambition for 'world peace'. I wonder which is more achievable.

But I don't want to be one of those cynics who sneers at all politics and all political figures, just for the sake of it. It's an easy bandwagon to jump on, surely. In all honesty I can't help but be impressed that in such a short time, Obama has made inroads in so many different directions. Of course the G20 isn't all about Obama, but just think: climate change; the health system; guantanamo bay; the world economy. If that isn't sticking up two fingers to George Bush then what is?

I don't know the detail of policies, strategies or objectives in any of these cases. But I like the sheer gutsy nature of such a turnaround, where even apparently insurmountable, mind boggling issues are being faced. It could be seen as bravado; too much too soon; all hot air and no action, but when you think about the opposition that this quite wonderful man faces (yes, I did just express a political opinion...), does it not seem more riddled with integrity than flaws?

Bringing it back into a business context, a simple comparison can be drawn here. How often have you seen a new manager sweep boldly into an office and start making radical changes? It's a common scenario and can meet with widespread resistance. But that doesn't mean that it isn't necessary and often long overdue for an organisation. As long as you have clear objectives and truly believe that this is change for the better, then it's worth it. Do think about the detail, please, but go ahead: make some changes.