Ass Clowns

[psychocandy]

Personally I cant be arsed.

If someone at client wants to go off on and one and cause an argument - I dont care.
If client is doing something stupid and wont take telling - I dont care.
If someone in the office is a nobhead - I dont care.
If its going to affect my ability to earn money - I care then.

Its the clients business not mine. Im not paid to re-educate them and get them to do things properly.

Winds me contractors who get too involved who think its their right to sort the client out, get arsey etc etc.

[Old Hack]

Ex-Lax Senna laxative in his coffee.

Repeat daily until he's hospitalised or humiliated, whatever comes first.

Alli* fat inhibitors crushed would bring the latter around much quicker (google alli oops).

*Other brand names are available

[hyperD]

Ex-Lax Senna laxative in his coffee.

Repeat daily until he's hospitalised or humiliated, whatever comes first.

[Old Hack]

It's good to have an eclectic mix of personalities on any project in my opinion.

Also keeps you on your toes re man management skills, as each one will react differently to the same treatment.

I actually like people to provoke discussion through disagreements, as it is often the best way to solve problems, and make sure nothing stays under the covers and festers.

[zeitghost]

Best to nip it in the bud before someone goes postal.

[MarillionFan]

The use of conflict in the workplace is a legitimate skill that can be utilized. The ability to challenge others and not be afraid of a little conflict along the way sorts out the men from the boys IMHO. But an aggressive stance in the way you have mentioned should be coupled with a lack of blame culture outside of the room. You need to tackle **** ups, tackle those who **** up, deal with it and then move on as a team. Hopefully this means you don't have to need it as much.

On the flip side if you've got someone who gets ranty all the time I normally go toe to toe and tell them to fook right off or risk my wrath.

[mudskipper]

People who just seem to thrive on conflict. Every forum has them

FTFY

[EternalOptimist]

Not short. Just the sort of person who wouldn't let stuff go.

Defect identified, change made to the system. Emergency CR as stopping testing.

Starts to complain that the change board haven't approved it, why is it a defect we could have found a work around. Etc. Explained not my call I just find stuff that doesn't work but he managed to bring it up in 3 separate meetings.

Just wish he'd moan at the appropriate people!

sounds more like a moaner than a conflictor

[Sockpuppet]

Not short. Just the sort of person who wouldn't let stuff go.

Defect identified, change made to the system. Emergency CR as stopping testing.

Starts to complain that the change board haven't approved it, why is it a defect we could have found a work around. Etc. Explained not my call I just find stuff that doesn't work but he managed to bring it up in 3 separate meetings.

Just wish he'd moan at the appropriate people!

[EternalOptimist]

I dont see so many who thrive on conflict, but I do see those who look for it and some who are not afraid of it.
the trick, as usual, is to be ahead of the game. to nip it in the bud.

also, one lesson I have learned, is that a bit of conflict is not always bad.

esp if you are the boss. a little bit of niggle in the workers can bring out the best in them. just make sure it doesnt go too far.


people who thrive on conflict are more tricky. as usual, in human affairs, if it can be harnessed, it can be incredibly powerful.
if it can be harnessed.

[doodab]

Is he short?

[Sockpuppet]

People who just seem to thrive on conflict. Every contract has them

Today I was even temped to use the "well I think we should talk about this offline" but I realised that was just passive aggressive translation of "shut up or I'll hulk smash you through the flip chart".

Sigh. Smile and invoice. Smile and invoice.