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Wednesday, March 08, 2006 8:52 PM
The Devils Manual for IT Managers
Part 2: Irregular verbs for IT managers
The way you describe events, decisions and actions in IT development depends on who you are. The following chart should give the general idea on the way things can be spun. I feel sure I have left a lot out, so I'd be most interested to hear of ommissions.
| I understand the broad implications of the technology |
You are trying to keep up with the technology |
He is playing with the technology |
| My development project succeeded in broad principle |
Your project was not totally satisfactory |
His development project was a complete disaster |
| I am rightly indignant |
you are annoyed |
He is making a fuss about nothing |
| I conform to existing Technical standards. |
You are hidebound in your thinking. |
He is in the technological dark-ages. |
| I understand the broad business vision. |
you are not technology-focused. |
He does not understand what is technically possible. |
| I write business papers. |
you are required to read business papers. |
He puts business papers in his budgie's cage. |
| I have convictions about the most suitable technical platform |
You are prejudiced about the technology you use |
He is totally biased towards/against Microsoft Software |
| I am fastidious in my work practices |
You do your job in a fussy way |
He is an old woman |
| l am firm |
You are obstinate |
He is pig-headed |
| My project has met the revised timescales |
Your project is later than the client was originally told |
His project has overrun its schedule |
| I respond to changes in the industry |
You have changed you mind |
He is always vacillating |