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The one thing I left out of the article is tackling the problem head on. This may not make sense with every manager, but it could be worth trying: Adding an in
by nathanbarry 14y ago
The one thing I left out of the article is tackling the problem head on. This may not make sense with every manager, but it could be worth trying:
Adding an intentional flaw is not addressing the core problem. Consider talking to them directly, pointing out their behavior, and try to get them to only make valid changes. Not just to leave their mark on the design.
Like I said, this may not always work, but it is better for your long term relationship with your manager.
- ahoyhere 14y agoLike I said, this may not always work, but it is better for your long term relationship with your manager. Is it? I think you're making a pretty big logical jump here. It's just as easy -- maybe easier! -- to argue that letting your manager retain his Feeling of Importance (a la Dale Carnegie) is the better way to maintain a good working relationship. Only you can know whether your husband or wife would be happy if you answered "How does this make me look?" with "Fat." Same principal applies to telling your manager you're faking things to soothe his ego and need to tweak… regardless of how diplomatically you put it.