Re: People don't see problems that don't happen

["Gene Kim-Eng" <techwr -at- genek -dot- com>]

Any project that requires "rescuing" is already in the process
of "crashing and burning."  

Crashes don't just happen instantaneously, they are preceded 
by failures in critical process and some period during which 
you see your life flashing before your eyes before the moment 
of final impact or last-minute rescue.  You need to drop the 
oxygen masks and make the "put your head between your 
knees" announcement the moment it becomes evident that
the process of crashing and burning has begun.

Gene Kim-Eng




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dan Goldstein" <DGoldstein -at- riverainmedical -dot- com>
To: <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com>
Sent: Monday, May 07, 2007 8:26 AM
Subject: RE: People don't see problems that don't happen


> Craig suggested allowing the project "to appear to crash and burn.
> Before you rescue it, of course." That sounds pretty dishonest to me.
> Several Whirlers have since suggested other, more ethical solutions.
> 
> As in most situations, the ethical solution is also the best one for the
> employee *and* the company.

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