Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Consultation


You can think of a technology project as the story of a relationship:


  • Alex meets Sam

  • Alex likes Sam

  • Alex finds out more about Sam

  • Alex does things to make Sam happy

  • Sam feels flattered

  • Alex does something dumb

  • Sam is sad

  • Alex talks to Sam's friends

  • Alex does more things to make Sam happy

  • Alex and Sam ride off into the sunset together.

You are Alex. Your client/main stakeholder is Sam. Your other stakeholders are Sam's friends. Consultation is about finding out how to make Sam want to be with you!

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