On Wednesday, December 29, 2004, at 12:33:30 PM, Thomas Robbs wrote:
> I've heard the "it's all important" statement numerous times. I usually
> see a small light go on when I ask pointed questions about why they
> choose to wait for X iterations (X being the number of iterations
> required to deliver all things that are equally important) before
> beginning to realize a return on their investment.
Here's a technique of potential value. When they say it's all
important, pick the most obviously stupid thing on the list and say,
"OK, well then, we'll implement this first, OK?"
I find that this often gets them to pick something else. Then
they're hooked.
Ron Jeffries
www.XProgramming.com
Speculation or experimentation - which is more likely to give the correct
answer?
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