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I couldn't agree more. Every time I read articles like this that suggest all these mind games and effort required to get simple tasks completed, I constantly w

by dak1 14y ago

I couldn't agree more. Every time I read articles like this that suggest all these mind games and effort required to get simple tasks completed, I constantly wonder how nice it would be to work somewhere where none of that was necessary. This can't be the most efficient way of doing things. I think it's also a strong argument for having a management and executive team that is actually technical. Note: I find myself in this exact situation at my current job - multiple non-technical managers that don't realize how much they don't know and constantly make asinine requirements or timelines and reject advice from more technical experts.

qxf2 14y ago
Its unfair to group this article with your peeve. Your comment's parent is not about the article itself - its about a comment in the article's comment section. The article is well laid out and not talking about 'tricks' like 'leave obvious gaps' - its talking about general principles of negotiating and communicating with non-technical people. >>"Note: I find myself in this exact situation at my current job - multiple non-technical managers that don't realize how much they don't know and constantly make asinine requirements or timelines and reject advice from more technical experts." I'm surprised you did not find tips to apply in the article.