I've yet to work in an org where consensus was a requirement before a decision got made. But in the better ones, a manager who constantly issued decisions that had to be repeatedly revised because of issues that had not been addressed before making the decision would not last long.
I wouldn't say I "get bent out of shape" if last minute changes are made (no point, since they will be even if the overall project schedule isn't changed). But I work to ensure as best I can that those changes are based on someone knowing what the potential consequences will be before the decision is made rather than after. GeneK ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Posada" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Consensus is fine. Getting everyone's opinion before a decision is > fine. All admirable and in a perfect environment, a worthy goal. > > However, if every department had to weigh in before any decision was > made on everything, nothing would get done. > > I'm not going to get bent out of shape if the request arrives to > change x to y. I'll look at it. I'll evaluate it. If it is something > I can do, I'll do it. If I have a better alternative, I'll suggest it > and if it has repercsussions, I'll express them. ______________________________________________ Author Help files and create printed documentation with Doc-To-Help. New release adds Team Authoring Support, enhanced Web-based help technology and PDF output. Learn more at www.doctohelp.com/tcp. DITA West 2007--Use a discount code of "TECHCOMMPROS" to get a discount rate of $200 off the $800 price if you register before close of business January 15, 2007. http://www.travelthepath.com/conf/dita2007.shtml _______________________________________________ Technical Communication Professionals Post a message to the list: email [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, unsubscribe, archives, account options, list info: http://techcommpros.com/mailman/listinfo/tcp_techcommpros.com Subscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe (email): send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Need help? Contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get the TCP whole experience! http://www.techcommpros.com
