Because they aren’t good at their job. Because they have managers that use conversation comfort zones as a criteria for decision making.
Pointy haired bosses often deliver solutions based on what sounds like an admirable position to take, or a point of view that makes them look good politically. One that sounds good in a rapid fire round table discussion, like a daily stand up, where the boss’ boss needs two sound bites from them because he’s VERY busy, and doesn’t have the time to think deeply before cocktails at lunch, and an afternoon of golf.
Q. Give me your update on the password business.
A. Very good sir, we’re making users pick strong passwords.
Q. What defines the strength of the password?
A. Well, we assign 10 requirements, to ensure the user picks something sufficiently random. More requirements is better than no requirements.
Because they aren’t good at their job. Because they have managers that use conversation comfort zones as a criteria for decision making.
Pointy haired bosses often deliver solutions based on what sounds like an admirable position to take, or a point of view that makes them look good politically. One that sounds good in a rapid fire round table discussion, like a daily stand up, where the boss’ boss needs two sound bites from them because he’s VERY busy, and doesn’t have the time to think deeply before cocktails at lunch, and an afternoon of golf.
Raises and promotions for all.