Mickey wrote: Ian Advisory groups (aka committees) are great for
making sure every aspect of a project is covered from different perspectives,
but they also delay projects. Trying to get a concensus from a committee
that is on the road most of the year, creates an even bigger delay to
progress.
A committee can work if say a delegate is chosen
from each department by each department (sounds democratic doesn't it) and
everybody in each department stands behind what their delegate decides in
committee. This all sounds great, but just remember that everybody has
their own point of view, which may not agree with the chosen delegate's
view. Also remember that there exists a veto power (Howard).
I think we have a forum here (the salestalk
email) that works quite well. Everybody gets a chance to put in their two
cents worth, and ideas which have merit, are responded to positively by
everybody else. Those ideas without merit are squashed, but don't let that
stop you from submitting ideas. All ideas and responses are seen by those
making the decisions in the design of this new product, so they get a feel for
what is needed and not needed. In reverse, design criterion and
specifications are submitted to everybody for their review and comments, so all
get a chance to see what has been created so far.
In the name of progress, let's not delay the
project with a committee.
Ian
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