Help for My Manager

[Michael Herman]

harrison, there are some things posted at
http://www.globalchicago.net/ost ...almost at the bottom of the page,
about open space and agile software development.  many similarities.
i'd be glad to have a conversation with this guy, as well, to help
make connections.  m


On Sat, 19 Feb 2005 17:13:42 -0500, Harrison Owen <hhowen at comcast.net> wrote:
> When last heard from, the young manager was in some major state of
> dis-repair, not to mention confusion. He feels much better now, thanks to
> everybody's suggestions, and wishes to report that his progress towards
> enlightenment is small but steady. However, he still has a job to do - and
> despite some reservations, actually enjoys his job. But he surely could use
> some help in terms of practical strategy and tactics.  Specifically, he has
> just been given an assignment to develop a new piece of software for a
> client. If he can do it - it will be right at the cutting edge, and he just
> loves the challenge. But - how to get there from here?
>
> He knows all about playing by the old rules which require a project plan,
> budget, staffing levels, milestones, evaluation and testing procedure, and
> all the rest. But, what about all this "self-organizing" stuff? How do you
> play by the new rules? What are they? And last but not least - how do you
> rationalize what you have done under the new rules so that it looks like the
> "old rules" have been observed? This last part may seem sneaky and
> dishonest, but my young manager friend really likes his job. But he did
> confide in me that he is thinking about going out on his own. However, his
> mortgage, wife and kids make him a little nervous.
>
> So he sure could use your help!
>
> Harrison
>
> Harrison Owen
> 7808 River Falls Drive
> Potomac, Maryland   20845
> Phone 301-365-2093
>
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