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Subject:RE: A technique to get on development's good side From:"Kathleen" <keamac -at- cox -dot- net> To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> Date:Mon, 16 May 2005 14:12:54 -0700
I agree whole-heartedly with this strategy, but I think there should be
another step between #4-5, such as explaining the next steps and
emphasizing that the SME's input is necessary to avoid releasing
erroneous information.
Also, there are situations where the next level of management is a good
part of the problem and/or not easily available or helpful.
Ahh, politics.
Kathleen
-----Original Message-----
From: John Posada
1) Write it
2) Submit for review and document who and when it was submitted
3) When you get no response, ask for alternate means of submission
and document that you asked.
4) When you get no response, submit again, cc next level of
management, say you are going to release as is if you get no
response, and document this
5) When you get no response, release it as is.
When you are asked "Why did you release something that was wrong,
produce #2-#4
--- "Downing, David" <DavidDowning -at- Users -dot- com> wrote:
>
> The problem is that moving on isn't an option when you gotta find
> out something you need to know in order to write your document.
> The best way to deal with it is to try different approaches, and
> hope people will meet you half way. Otherwise, chalk it up
> to "people" and move on as much as you can. It can be frustrating.
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