Dealing with Bobs!

[Troll]

1. They seem experts at making themselves look good.
2. If something doesnt work the way they like, they'll blame someone.
3. (Important one). They're all ******* clueless but wont admit they dont know something.

Most of the PM's I know fit that list!

[Churchill]

Most of the PM's I know fit that list!

Chapter 3, ECNIRP Practitioners manual.

[keninparis]

An interesting one. A few years ago, after 2 months into a contract, client (emergency services) had some cash to burn and needed to get SLA targets up to secure funding for next financial year. Recruited around half a dozen contractors in a hurry (10-15 phone interviews) so was a bit sceptical about what kind of crew would arrice. One in particular gave it large to me e.g. their rate, etc etc - made it quite clear to him wasn't interested in talking hot air and my rate none of his business. Knew he wouldn't last long but didn't bother to give him the heads-up. If I go into a contract with an incumbent contractor first thing to do (common sense) is get the sp from them (in private and quietly). Anyway this guy was out the door after 2 weeks and the one's who lasted the distance (2/6) were the quiet one's who got their heads down and delivered (my approach).

[Troll]

An interesting one. A few years ago, after 2 months into a contract, client (emergency services) had some cash to burn and needed to get SLA targets up to secure funding for next financial year. Recruited around half a dozen contractors in a hurry (10-15 phone interviews) so was a bit sceptical about what kind of crew would arrice. One in particular gave it large to me e.g. their rate, etc etc - made it quite clear to him wasn't interested in talking hot air and my rate none of his business. Knew he wouldn't last long but didn't bother to give him the heads-up. If I go into a contract with an incumbent contractor first thing to do (common sense) is get the sp from them (in private and quietly). Anyway this guy was out the door after 2 weeks and the one's who lasted the distance (2/6) were the quiet one's who got their heads down and delivered (my approach).

Hi KiP all riveting stuff....but can you bleed radiators?

[stek]

My last Bob in Bangalore said he had to leave with much speediness as his driver had arrived....

Thankfully lately I've been in SC roles or in previously Bob-Burnt orgs....

[Freamon]

My last Bob in Bangalore said he had to leave with much speediness as his driver had arrived....

Thankfully lately I've been in SC roles or in previously Bob-Burnt orgs....

Sadly there are some companies out there who are constantly Bob-burnt but keep going back for more! One has been through virtusa, sapient, zensar, and are now trying out a fourth bobshop with equally disasterous results.

[vetran]

where there is confusion there is overtime!

[Troll]

Sadly there are some companies out there who are constantly Bob-burnt but keep going back for more! One has been through virtusa, sapient, zensar, and are now trying out a fourth bobshop with equally disasterous results.

When they reach Satyam, then that is rock bottom

[TiroFijo]

I use the word 'bob' to describe an Indian running a marathon and Notallthere (who deserves his name) give me an infringement stating that I am being racist. Yet this BB is full of the use of the word bob.

[gingerjedi]

I use the word 'bob' to describe an Indian running a marathon and Notallthere (who deserves his name) give me an infringement stating that I am being racist. Yet this BB is full of the use of the word bob.

It's because you're a jock.