Help for My Manager

[Harrison Owen]

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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