January 31, 2017 at 11:17 pm
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February 1, 2017 at 12:46 am
...they can even hear things that were never even thought, let alone said!!!
Gaz
-- Stop your grinnin' and drop your linen...they're everywhere!!!
February 1, 2017 at 1:56 am
I have to be very careful, as I sit next to a project manager.
Come to think of it, at previous places, sitting next to / opposite a PM is the only way to find out what's going on with projects that I should actually be consulted on...
Thomas Rushton
blog: https://thelonedba.wordpress.com
February 1, 2017 at 6:11 am
Maybe I'm missing something.
First, why would the PM wander into the server room?
What were these two saying or doing before the PM walked in?
"Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Instead, seek what they sought." - Matsuo Basho
February 1, 2017 at 6:19 am
ThomasRushton - Wednesday, February 1, 2017 1:56 AMI have to be very careful, as I sit next to a project manager.Come to think of it, at previous places, sitting next to / opposite a PM is the only way to find out what's going on with projects that I should actually be consulted on...
That's the best way to be informed in time. Otherwise, you won't know what's happening until 2 weeks after the project's due date.
February 1, 2017 at 6:20 am
Eric M Russell - Wednesday, February 1, 2017 6:11 AMMaybe I'm missing something.
First, why would the PM wander into the server room?
What were these two saying or doing before the PM walked in?
He needs an update from the guy hiding.
February 1, 2017 at 6:25 am
Luis Cazares - Wednesday, February 1, 2017 6:19 AMThomasRushton - Wednesday, February 1, 2017 1:56 AMI have to be very careful, as I sit next to a project manager.Come to think of it, at previous places, sitting next to / opposite a PM is the only way to find out what's going on with projects that I should actually be consulted on...
That's the best way to be informed in time. Otherwise, you won't know what's happening until 2 weeks after the project's due date.
Either that or setup a SharePoint alert on any document check-ins containing a reference to the keyword "database".
"Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Instead, seek what they sought." - Matsuo Basho
February 1, 2017 at 7:00 am
In my early days in I, mid80s - mid 90s, the project managers tended to do a good job based on their experience in their industry. I managed a few small/medium projects myself. However as it became more structured with companies wanting Price II I have found the quality has gone backwards. Prince II emerged from the public sector that does not have a good record with IT projects. It seems common sense and joined-up-thinking went as the documentation increased. Personally I have low regard for both Prince II and MBAs.
February 1, 2017 at 8:36 am
Eric M Russell - Wednesday, February 1, 2017 6:25 AMLuis Cazares - Wednesday, February 1, 2017 6:19 AMThomasRushton - Wednesday, February 1, 2017 1:56 AMI have to be very careful, as I sit next to a project manager.Come to think of it, at previous places, sitting next to / opposite a PM is the only way to find out what's going on with projects that I should actually be consulted on...
That's the best way to be informed in time. Otherwise, you won't know what's happening until 2 weeks after the project's due date.
Either that or setup a SharePoint alert on any document check-ins containing a reference to the keyword "database".
That would depend / rely on people writing documentation...
Now, I'm not saying that that doesn't happen here...
Thomas Rushton
blog: https://thelonedba.wordpress.com
February 1, 2017 at 8:41 am
ThomasRushton - Wednesday, February 1, 2017 8:36 AMEric M Russell - Wednesday, February 1, 2017 6:25 AMLuis Cazares - Wednesday, February 1, 2017 6:19 AMThomasRushton - Wednesday, February 1, 2017 1:56 AMI have to be very careful, as I sit next to a project manager.Come to think of it, at previous places, sitting next to / opposite a PM is the only way to find out what's going on with projects that I should actually be consulted on...
That's the best way to be informed in time. Otherwise, you won't know what's happening until 2 weeks after the project's due date.
Either that or setup a SharePoint alert on any document check-ins containing a reference to the keyword "database".
That would depend / rely on people writing documentation...
Now, I'm not saying that that doesn't happen here...
I've found that IT organizations with slack requirements documentation also tend to have slack expectations and slack deadlines, so it matters less.
"Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Instead, seek what they sought." - Matsuo Basho
February 1, 2017 at 9:27 am
Eric M Russell - Wednesday, February 1, 2017 8:41 AMThomasRushton - Wednesday, February 1, 2017 8:36 AMEric M Russell - Wednesday, February 1, 2017 6:25 AMLuis Cazares - Wednesday, February 1, 2017 6:19 AMThomasRushton - Wednesday, February 1, 2017 1:56 AMI have to be very careful, as I sit next to a project manager.Come to think of it, at previous places, sitting next to / opposite a PM is the only way to find out what's going on with projects that I should actually be consulted on...
That's the best way to be informed in time. Otherwise, you won't know what's happening until 2 weeks after the project's due date.
Either that or setup a SharePoint alert on any document check-ins containing a reference to the keyword "database".
That would depend / rely on people writing documentation...
Now, I'm not saying that that doesn't happen here...
I've found that IT organizations with slack requirements documentation also tend to have slack expectations and slack deadlines, so it matters less.
Agree with all but the slack expectations and slack deadlines.
Gaz
-- Stop your grinnin' and drop your linen...they're everywhere!!!
February 1, 2017 at 10:58 am
Eric M Russell - Wednesday, February 1, 2017 6:11 AMMaybe I'm missing something.
First, why would the PM wander into the server room?
Like they said... "poor eyesight". 😉
--Jeff Moden
February 1, 2017 at 11:51 am
Gary Varga - Wednesday, February 1, 2017 9:27 AMEric M Russell - Wednesday, February 1, 2017 8:41 AMThomasRushton - Wednesday, February 1, 2017 8:36 AMEric M Russell - Wednesday, February 1, 2017 6:25 AMLuis Cazares - Wednesday, February 1, 2017 6:19 AMThomasRushton - Wednesday, February 1, 2017 1:56 AMI have to be very careful, as I sit next to a project manager.Come to think of it, at previous places, sitting next to / opposite a PM is the only way to find out what's going on with projects that I should actually be consulted on...
That's the best way to be informed in time. Otherwise, you won't know what's happening until 2 weeks after the project's due date.
Either that or setup a SharePoint alert on any document check-ins containing a reference to the keyword "database".
That would depend / rely on people writing documentation...
Now, I'm not saying that that doesn't happen here...
I've found that IT organizations with slack requirements documentation also tend to have slack expectations and slack deadlines, so it matters less.
Agree with all but the slack expectations and slack deadlines.
Without documented requirements; miscommunication over features and deadlines are situation normal.
"Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the wise. Instead, seek what they sought." - Matsuo Basho
March 2, 2017 at 11:20 am
Gary Varga - Wednesday, February 1, 2017 12:46 AM...they can even hear things that were never even thought, let alone said!!!
And that isn't even the half of it :ermm:
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