I don't see this as OT at all, this is hugely relevant! My two favorite quotes:
· "Good IT pros are not anti-bureaucracy, as many observers think. They are anti-stupidity" · Periodically, bring a few key IT brains to the boardroom to observe the problems of the organization at large, even about things outside of the IT world, if only to make use of their exquisitely refined BS detectors" David Lum // SYSTEMS ENGINEER NORTHWEST EVALUATION ASSOCIATION (Desk) 971.222.1025 // (Cell) 503.267.9764 > ________________________________ > From: Mike French > To: NT System Admin Issues > Sent: Fri Sep 11 19:08:54 2009 > Subject: [OT] Managing Geeks > > I find an uncomfortable amount in common with this articl Аж > > > > http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9137708/Opinion_The_unspoken_truth_about_managing_geeks > > > > > > Mike French > Network Engineer > ~EQUITY BANK > Office: 214.231.4565 > [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> > > "Evidently excellence in security by some > security-centric vendors is defined as being the head of the class in a > room filled with children without a propensity to learn." - Anonymous > > > > > > > > ________________________________ > CONFIDENTIALITY STATEMENT: The information transmitted, or contained or > attached to or with this Notice is intended only for the person or entity to > which it is addressed and may contain Protected Health Information (PHI), > confidential and/or privileged material. Any review, transmission, > dissemination, or other use of, and taking any action in reliance upon this > information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient without > the express written consent of the sender are prohibited. This information > may be protected by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act > of 1996 (HIPAA), and other Federal and Florida laws. Improper or > unauthorized use or disclosure of this information could result in civil > and/or criminal penalties. > Consider the environment. Please don't print this e-mail unless you really > need to. > > This email and any attached files are confidential and intended solely for > the intended recipient(s). If you are not the named recipient you should not > read, distribute, copy or alter this email. Any views or opinions expressed > in this email are those of the author and do not represent those of the > company. Warning: Although precautions have been taken to make sure no > viruses are present in this email, the company cannot accept responsibility > for any loss or damage that arise from the use of this email or attachments. > > > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ -- Sherry Abercrombie "Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic." Arthur C. Clarke ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
