Rules for the Project Manager
Strive to look tremendously important.
Attempt to be seen with important people.
Speak with authority; however, only expound on the obvious and proven
facts.
Don't engage in arguments, but if cornered, ask an irrelevant question and
lean back with a satisfied grin while your opponent tries to figure out
what's going on - then quickly change the subject.
Listen intently while others are arguing the problem. Pounce on a trite
statement and bury them with it.
If a subordinate asks you a pertinent question, look at him as if he had
lost his senses. When he looks down, paraphrase the question back at him.
Obtain a brilliant assignment, but keep out of sight and out of the
limelight.
Walk at a fast pace when out of the office - this keeps questions from
subordinates and superiors at a minimum.
Always keep the office door closed. This puts visitors on the defensive
and also makes it look as if you are always in an important conference.
Give all orders verbally. Never write anything down that might go into a
"Pearl Harbour File."
Strive to look tremendously important.
Attempt to be seen with important people.
Speak with authority; however, only expound on the obvious and proven
facts.
Don't engage in arguments, but if cornered, ask an irrelevant question and
lean back with a satisfied grin while your opponent tries to figure out
what's going on - then quickly change the subject.
Listen intently while others are arguing the problem. Pounce on a trite
statement and bury them with it.
If a subordinate asks you a pertinent question, look at him as if he had
lost his senses. When he looks down, paraphrase the question back at him.
Obtain a brilliant assignment, but keep out of sight and out of the
limelight.
Walk at a fast pace when out of the office - this keeps questions from
subordinates and superiors at a minimum.
Always keep the office door closed. This puts visitors on the defensive
and also makes it look as if you are always in an important conference.
Give all orders verbally. Never write anything down that might go into a
"Pearl Harbour File."
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