In line with expectations given a couple of credible excuses why the brilliant strategies articulated just months ago have been compromised. Events beyond our control, unforeseen circumstances etc etc.
I just read the entertaining book " The Psychopath Test". It reminds the reader that there are an above average number of defective individuals in senior business roles, and that one of their hallmark features is being unable to accept blame for the consequences of their actions. There are many more traits that would be all too familiar to we who read this thread in despair.