[webproducers] Re: Why managers will replace "web producers"

21. Sets and manages clients' expectations appropriately.
On Dec 12, 2003, at 4:40 AM, Michael James Pinto wrote:

> 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.

Cheers!

Todd R. Warfel
User Experience Architect
MessageFirst | making products easier to use
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