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Examples of Management idiocy, part 1
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And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014 -
Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostExcept that it's doing exactly the opposite.Comment
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostPerhaps they could. Are you crediting the management for the colosseum? It was architecture, craftsmanship and sweat that built it, not some fancy poncy managerman with a glossary of acronyms and a spreadsheet. Amazingly enough, real craftsmen are often able to lead.
Also, of course, many technical staff who get moved up the tree to management in the interests of "career progression" are equally rubbish since they don't want to be there and don't understand the difference between leadership and direction.
It's not management that's the problem, it's an excess of poor managers who rely on tools rather than understanding and process rather than pragmatism.Blog? What blog...?Comment
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostPerhaps they could. Are you crediting the management for the colosseum? It was architecture, craftsmanship and sweat that built it, not some fancy poncy managerman with a glossary of acronyms and a spreadsheet. Amazingly enough, real craftsmen are often able to lead.
The craftspeople would probably not be able to deal with the politics of appeasing the Senate and the Caesars, the budgeting of pilfered treasure from the Brittani tribes, the bringing together of diverse talents to create a cohesive whole.
It's not management that's the problem, it's poor management.
Good management can be inspirational and provide leadership. And sometimes all a manager has to do is to let people get on with it while protecting them from crap from above. That was my main role as a manager.Last edited by sasguru; 2 August 2013, 08:16.Hard Brexit now!
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Originally posted by minestrone View PostI'm sure the slaves building the colosseum thought they could do better job if they were in charge.
2. Can we equate Colosseum to failed IT projects of today ?
(I really hope that all great projects require 'usage' of slaves sine qua non is not the right conclusion)Last edited by mos; 2 August 2013, 08:28.If UKIP are the answer, then it must have been a very stupid question.Comment
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Originally posted by sasguru View PostYou claim to have management experience but you don't sound like it.
The craftspeople would probably not be able to deal with the politics of appeasing the Senate and the Caesars, the budgeting of pilfered treasure from the Brittani tribes, the bringing together of diverse talents to create a cohesive whole.
It's not management that's the problem, it's poor management.
Good management can be inspirational and provide leadership. And sometimes all a manager has to do is to let people get on with it while protecting them from crap from above. That was my main role as a manager.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostWhat you're describing is leadership; I think we've all seen so many piss poor managers that we should actually look at the concepts of 'leadership' and 'management' as two separate concepts, one of which is highly valuable.If UKIP are the answer, then it must have been a very stupid question.Comment
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Originally posted by proggy View PostTakes some time to transition. Got me thinking I wonder what communication method Scotrail use, going by their success I would guess telepathy.
Don't fix what isn't broken.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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Originally posted by Mich the Tester View PostDon't fix what isn't broken.Comment
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Originally posted by Ticktock View PostYes, all people need is a faster horse.Last edited by Mich the Tester; 2 August 2013, 08:53.And what exactly is wrong with an "ad hominem" argument? Dodgy Agent, 16-5-2014Comment
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