Re: Keeping MIS people (was Certification)

Glenn Ericson wrote:

> The  conversations seems to have shifted to the IS Market place and  what
> it takes to satisfy  IT talent today

<<snip>>

>
>
> Now, if you  have to get a segment of your IT group into some " less than"
> desirable  project for a time what might you offer to keep their loyalty,
> job satisfaction, and participation?
>

Well, that depends.  The only "less than" desirable project I can imagine is one
that has been under estimated, under financed and the expectation level is 
beyond
reality.

Another may be one with responsibility and no authority.

Let's see .... a written statement attesting to the fact that I did not create 
the
situation where no one gains would be a good starter. ;-)

Oh, how about the daily wearing of "ribbons of shame" for those that would 
create
a "less than" desirable work environment or project? (cheekier yet)

The bottom line is that as long as all parties can feel like they have
satisfaction at the end of the project, everyone wins.  If a particular party 
does
not feel that way, they either did not have their expectations in line with
reality or they lack negotiating skills.

If you could give us some particulars (without naming names) a better response 
may
be given.  If it's something like 70 hour work weeks for a year and a project
facilitator that goes ballistic on the hour.  All I'd ask for beyond the usual
pay/perks is thirty minutes.

Just a mere thirty minutes ....alone ..... with them ...... in a sound proof 
room
..... each week.

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