[ First off, let me say that I love (love love love) CF, and it's my baby of choice for development (see: http://www.tallylist.com and http://www.spankmag.com). But, here, you really don't have a choice. You can either sit in the mud, complain, and sabotage the change - or you can work with the guy. He has a different point of view, but he was hired to lead the department (that doesn't make him competent, but it does grant him the authority). So it is his view to lead the department forward. What you're looking for is ways to offer suggestions or thoughts that may be receptive to him. Ask about past projects he's been involved with utilizing PHP, or other technologies. Ask about his background in development, if there's interesting things you should be on the lookout for. Ask if he has a vision for 2 to 3 years - where this department may be. Find out where it's going and why before you buck the system. This isn't ass kissing. Ass kissing is rolling over and saying abuse me. What it is though is how to survive transition, how to position yourself during transition, and how to maintain all your options. Plus, maybe the IT department can actually produce product during this phase (in CF or PHP). The person was hired for a reason. So, give that person time. On the other hand - you can question that persons ability by asking about past and future projects and goals - and make evaluations based on those answers. Stephen R. Cassady President, Ububik new media [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.ububik.com <--- from email: ---> "It could be argued that both technologies have their strengths and weaknesses. However, in the corporate IT department, CF is usually not an option due to cost and security problems. I realize that changing perceptions and old habits are sometimes difficult, but necessary. Especially in our industry (high-tech). The need to deliberate the issue further is a mute point." Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/cf-talk@houseoffusion.com/ Unsubscribe: http://www.houseoffusion.com/index.cfm?sidebar=lists
