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<blockquote data-quote="upscorpis" data-source="post: 203889" data-attributes="member: 2017"><p>I believe the accountability trend is about creating opportunity for talented people that cannot move forward due to dead wood. The scenario is something like this:</p><p></p><p>Red Chief: Why is it we have no two and three unit people on the bad apple list. Are you trying to tell me each and every one of those folks is performing up to expectations? We need to raise the bar and if some cannot make it, we'll be able to make room for the more talented, younger folks below them.</p><p></p><p>Portfolio Chiefs: Got it, Boss.</p><p></p><p>The result has been each Portfolio has acted on this call to action in a different way. Some have gone ballistic while others have taken a more measured approach. I personally think it's high time this issue was addressed. I can't say I agree with every approach to it.</p><p></p><p>Those throwing stones at IT due some internally facing applications are only seeing part of the picture. Our customer facing applications are consistently ranked above those of the competition. The DIAD is a big success. Some of our Airline systems are world class. It's safe to say you cannot throw a blanket over all of IT and call it a problem. I personally have witnessed ineptitude and brilliance in the IT function. It all depends on where you look.</p><p></p><p>Those that cannot understand the technology need to be moved out. The days of, "I can be a successful IT manager by just managing people", need to end. My experience is those that feel that way have bailed out on the technology side because they can no longer keep up. The "business reps" in IT for the most part do not have what it takes to be truly effective. Most don't know technology. I cannot tell you how many times my IT business rep (you may know that group by a three letter acronym) tells me how un-technical they are. Yet, the represent IT to the business. In today's world, technology decisions represent cost and competitiveness. Why would I want some non-technical person making those decisions?</p><p></p><p>For IT to provide maximum value, IT needs to be closer to the sponsors of projects. I personally see no need for a "business rep" to be in the middle. Additionally, VP level territorial conflicts need to end. It's pathetic to watch how some of these people draw their lines of demarcation and act as if they know more than the rest of us. We all work for the same company so lets start acting like it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="upscorpis, post: 203889, member: 2017"] I believe the accountability trend is about creating opportunity for talented people that cannot move forward due to dead wood. The scenario is something like this: Red Chief: Why is it we have no two and three unit people on the bad apple list. Are you trying to tell me each and every one of those folks is performing up to expectations? We need to raise the bar and if some cannot make it, we'll be able to make room for the more talented, younger folks below them. Portfolio Chiefs: Got it, Boss. The result has been each Portfolio has acted on this call to action in a different way. Some have gone ballistic while others have taken a more measured approach. I personally think it's high time this issue was addressed. I can't say I agree with every approach to it. Those throwing stones at IT due some internally facing applications are only seeing part of the picture. Our customer facing applications are consistently ranked above those of the competition. The DIAD is a big success. Some of our Airline systems are world class. It's safe to say you cannot throw a blanket over all of IT and call it a problem. I personally have witnessed ineptitude and brilliance in the IT function. It all depends on where you look. Those that cannot understand the technology need to be moved out. The days of, "I can be a successful IT manager by just managing people", need to end. My experience is those that feel that way have bailed out on the technology side because they can no longer keep up. The "business reps" in IT for the most part do not have what it takes to be truly effective. Most don't know technology. I cannot tell you how many times my IT business rep (you may know that group by a three letter acronym) tells me how un-technical they are. Yet, the represent IT to the business. In today's world, technology decisions represent cost and competitiveness. Why would I want some non-technical person making those decisions? For IT to provide maximum value, IT needs to be closer to the sponsors of projects. I personally see no need for a "business rep" to be in the middle. Additionally, VP level territorial conflicts need to end. It's pathetic to watch how some of these people draw their lines of demarcation and act as if they know more than the rest of us. We all work for the same company so lets start acting like it. [/QUOTE]
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