Comments on: Warm body syndrome http://www.robborley.com/2009/03/16/warm-body-syndrome/ ... because everyone else was doing it. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:53:10 +0100 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: robborley.com » Blog Archive » Warm Body Syndrome – reprise http://www.robborley.com/2009/03/16/warm-body-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-661 robborley.com » Blog Archive » Warm Body Syndrome – reprise Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:29:47 +0000 http://www.robborley.com/?p=30#comment-661 [...] in March, when I first had an attempt at launching this blog, I published an article called “Warm Body Syndrome“. Despite nobody actually reading it at the time (except Sam Barnes; thanks Sam) it is my [...] [...] in March, when I first had an attempt at launching this blog, I published an article called “Warm Body Syndrome“. Despite nobody actually reading it at the time (except Sam Barnes; thanks Sam) it is my [...]

]]> By: Sam Barnes http://www.robborley.com/2009/03/16/warm-body-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-65 Sam Barnes Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:20:06 +0000 http://www.robborley.com/?p=30#comment-65 Hey Rob, Saw a Tweet about no comments on your blog and as a fellow web project manager I thought it was time to get a little supportive. Check out a few other web PMs on Twitter at #webpm. I agree with all that you say in your post, but having been in this position before feel it's also worth pointing out how just sometimes, even when you think the person, or selection of people, available isnt really right for the job, the most amazing things can happen if you empower them. By throwing it their way, explaining the importance of the job, offering complete support throughout and most importantly of all, telling them youre trusting them completely (even if youre secretly a little nervous) can often work wonders. I have seen some really astounding results from people, Im ashamed to say I didnt think were really capable, on jobs in the past when they were given a task completely unsuited to them and out of their comfort zone. I know if its a skill like design its just not always possible, but sometimes I find true gems, hidden motivation and aptitude in people I least expect it from - its really taught me to judge people a little less early on! Keep the posts coming, hope to see you and the other Headscape PMs on the #webpm group soon Sam Hey Rob,

Saw a Tweet about no comments on your blog and as a fellow web project manager I thought it was time to get a little supportive.

Check out a few other web PMs on Twitter at #webpm.

I agree with all that you say in your post, but having been in this position before feel it’s also worth pointing out how just sometimes, even when you think the person, or selection of people, available isnt really right for the job, the most amazing things can happen if you empower them.

By throwing it their way, explaining the importance of the job, offering complete support throughout and most importantly of all, telling them youre trusting them completely (even if youre secretly a little nervous) can often work wonders. I have seen some really astounding results from people, Im ashamed to say I didnt think were really capable, on jobs in the past when they were given a task completely unsuited to them and out of their comfort zone.

I know if its a skill like design its just not always possible, but sometimes I find true gems, hidden motivation and aptitude in people I least expect it from – its really taught me to judge people a little less early on!

Keep the posts coming, hope to see you and the other Headscape PMs on the #webpm group soon

Sam

]]> By: Marcus http://www.robborley.com/2009/03/16/warm-body-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-43 Marcus Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:43:07 +0000 http://www.robborley.com/?p=30#comment-43 Blimey Rob, you moderate your responses! Tsk tsk... Blimey Rob, you moderate your responses! Tsk tsk…

]]> By: Marcus http://www.robborley.com/2009/03/16/warm-body-syndrome/comment-page-1/#comment-42 Marcus Mon, 16 Mar 2009 19:42:23 +0000 http://www.robborley.com/?p=30#comment-42 Many a true word there Rob though I'm worrying a little that this observation is borne of a recent wrong decision! Many a true word there Rob though I’m worrying a little that this observation is borne of a recent wrong decision!

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