Every large organization has auditors who monitor the software development process - what work products will you create, how will you capture approvals, how are changes documented, etc. In the midst of the battle, these guys will seem like a waste of time - picking at this and that when you've got WAY bigger issues to solve. The temptation is to ignore them.
The problem is that they've usually got the ear of someone higher up - and usually it's the whole reporting chain between you and that higher up. They have the ear and aren't afraid to use it, even for trivial issues. You may think it's a waste of the higher up's time and yours, but there it is. You'll just have to suck it up and do it. Don't hesitate to delegate these kinds of tasks. Their usually not hard (exactly the reason you hang on to them).
Pain in the neck? You bet. Waste of time? Probably. But you need to stay off the radar
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Social media is rocking our world, and guess what? It's not even close to being done. There's so much cool stuff going on, so much to learn and this is my thoughts and lessons learned. My goal is to explore how to effectively get the most value out of social media. This blog will cover everything from effective use, program management, scheduling, team dynamics, types of collaboration products, architecture considerations, future directions, etc. In other words, the whole enchilada!
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