[webproducers] Re: Why managers will replace "web producers"
- From: Ari Feldman <outdoorminer2002@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: webproducers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2003 04:23:50 -0800 (PST)
interesting. the term "producer" has been ambiguous since 1997
or so. i've held that title since but did 99% of what you
outlined below.
of the points you mentioned, having total responsibility for a
given project and the team's actions *but* not being able to
burn people for screwing around or institute change has and
continues to be one of the most frustrating aspects of the role.
--- Michael James Pinto <michaeljamespinto@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> --- Katherine Gray <kat@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > As we're hiring new producers and developing our training
> methodology, one of our advisors has
> > asked us to define what a good producer/project manager
> looks like. What are the qualities and
> > skills you all think define a good producer?
> > I'll start:
>
> I think producer seems to be a code word for a
> "manager who has the risks but not the power to
> make change". I blame books like the "Mythical
> Man Month" for the view of managers being equal
> to programmers, or even in supportng roles. This
> point of view played a direct role in many failed
> dot.bomb projects.
>
> Here is my post dot.bomb qualifications:
>
> 1. The ability to identify slackers and fire them.
> 2. The ability to smell BS a mile away.
> 3. Revolts against "not invented here".
> 4. If managing programmers, should have programmed
> in the past.
> 5. Attention to detail.
> 6. Can write worth a damn.
> 7. Can say "NO" but not piss off.
> 8. Knows how to research.
> 9. Knows how to say "I don't know the answer to that,
> but I'll find out."
> 10. Won't build a Ferrari when you need a Honda Civic.
> 11. Can explain the technical in plain English
> sans buzz words but not be patronizing.
> 12. Can track a project without a "management program".
> 13. Can take good notes.
> 14. Proactively organizes, but not goldbricking.
> 15. Calls the client before the client calls them.
> 16. Understands the need for QA.
> 17. Understands "critical path".
> 18. Doesn't procrastinate.
> 19. Stops mission creep.
> 20. Get it in writing, put it in writing.
>
> I submit the above is not a "producer" but is a
> classic description of a manager. I will never hire
> a "web producer" or create a job with that description.
> Like the job title "webmaster" what web producers did
> will evolve into different roles.
>
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