The answer is to become the project manager you wish existed
its what I decided to do, pardon the arrogation.
Geek Speak » in reply to Correct: Most executives are idiots. That is my experience. The competent executive is the exception. See "Dilbert" to understand how business REALLY works.
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- Software Development Cycle
- Dilbert's Comments on Software Development
- .. almost like Groundhog Day ..
- I think I see your problem.
- It is not MY problem, it is an industry-wide problem. IT managers do not even try to get projects to succeed. They just assume failure and spend their effort looking for someone to blame. (n/t)
- As an IT Manager I can state
- Then you are one of the exceptions.
- I must also work with an awful lot of exceptions also
- I see indifference and incompetence at ALL levels. Of course, the higher they are, the dumber they are, and the less interested in what is actually happening. The big bosses don't seem to do anything… (n/t)
- Depends on the Boss.
- Well, you are very lucky to have worked with non-idiot managers, who are in the minority. Congrats. (n/t)
- Depends on the Boss.
- I see indifference and incompetence at ALL levels. Of course, the higher they are, the dumber they are, and the less interested in what is actually happening. The big bosses don't seem to do anything… (n/t)
- I must also work with an awful lot of exceptions also
- Then you are one of the exceptions.
- As an IT Manager I can state
- It is not MY problem, it is an industry-wide problem. IT managers do not even try to get projects to succeed. They just assume failure and spend their effort looking for someone to blame. (n/t)