Defending the Python lanuage...

[Cliff Wells]

On 1 Feb 2002 05:43:20 -0800
Bill Tate wrote:

> Cliff Wells <logiplexsoftware at earthlink.net> wrote in message > 
> > However, your last statement that managers make _all_ the decisions was
an
> > unfortunate one.  It's better if the technicians make the decisions and
> > then managers _approve_ them.  This may be splitting hairs, but when
it...

> I find little to disagree with what you're saying, but managers also
> need to know that their development team is being unbiased and
> objective in their analysis :>).

I think this comes from establishing a good working relationship between
management and developers.  Respecting the developer's opinions is the only
way to establish this relationship.  Not only that, but allowing developers
to take this responsibility will soon reveal those who are not reliable in
this area (and by extension, other areas as well).  There will be setbacks
as these people reveal themselves, but weeding these people out can only
have a positive effect on the overall endeavor.
Obviously this will take time, and the flip side is that developers who
haven't yet established this trust need to be patient.  However if
management isn't willing to delegate some responsibility in this area that
trust can never be established.  


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Cliff Wells
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