Some people may ask why they only get assigned to dreadful projects, while others who are more astute, may ask why the projects they are assigned to always end up being dreadful.
Being a project manager means that you have little option other than to sit in the second camp.
However, I still believe that I belong in the first though. Maybe I do have some self esteem after all...
Does that make sense?
It makes sense ...
ReplyDeleteI used to be undecided but now I'm not at all sure!
ReplyDeletewrm
I never planned to fail- I just failed to plan!
ReplyDeleteBen
Blimey! (As MK would say)
ReplyDeleteAll this philosophy from mere engineers!
The truth is that some jobs are crap & you just make the most of them & move on to the next one.
Drive carefully, enjoy the skiing & forget about work - if it's that bad it may be better without you.
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If the projects were easy they would not need your talents.
ReplyDeleteAs the realities of projects, as explained, are not seen as acceptable you are bound to be holding a poisoned chalice.
You expect to fail in such circumstances - why the surprise when the prophesy is fulfilled?
Stretch goals may drive performance but they are only acceptable if there is a reasonable possibility of achievement.
Only another 40 years or so to work - plenty of time to get used to it! GBN
I hope I am not still working at 75, but I wouldn't rule it out.
ReplyDeleteYou are down fior 70 in most places and if the cock ups continue........? G
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