[Sigia-l] [PLUG] JJG's Got A Brand New Bag

[Lyle_Kantrovich at cargill.com]

Derek said:

> Again, if you *don't know* how the basic life-cycle works, then you
> should get out of the business. No amount of money blown on workshops
> will turn-your-boat-around in time to save your Web development 
project.

Sure, and following that line of thinking:

1. If you don't know (everything) about marketing, you should get out of 
business.
2. If you don't know (everything) about management, you should get out 
of business.
3. If you don't know (everything) about search engine, you shouldn't 
have one.
4. If you don't already know (everything) about business, you shouldn't 
think of getting an MBA, or teaching a class, or getting a job.
5. Only the most qualified people are qualifiable.

Clearly we should never try to simplify things - more sophisticated is 
always better.

We should also never try to teach others who have less experience - let 
them learn on their own.

Hoarding knowledge and ideas is good, right?

Things should always be "ground breaking" and "worthy of wide acclaim." 

People who aren't as enlightened as ourselves are obviously "too dumb 
for help" and should be left behind.  Forget the fact that they could be 
a future team member, supporter, or sponsor.  Roles and responsibilities 
should always be fuzzy.

Common sense isn't, and back-handed compliments aren't.

Next time try suggesting some improvements first rather than expounding 
on the superiority gap between yourself and those clueless dummies who 
have no business supporting your field of work.

Lyle

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Lyle Kantrovich
User Experience Architect
Croc O' Lyle - Personal Commentary on usability, information 
architecture and design.
http://crocolyle.blogspot.com/

"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." 
	- Leonardo da Vinci

"Doing business without advertising is like winking at a girl in the 
dark. You know what you are doing, but nobody else does."
Steuart Henderson Britt, advertising consultant, 1970.