I think these are really wrong rules: they are good for non-knowledge workers but horrendous for knowledge workers.
Here is what needs to be done instead:
Instead ASK, you should EXPLAIN task/project multiple times preferable using different methods of communication (email, in person, chat, etc.). You should also explain reasoning, risks, bigger context, and similar things. And ALWAYS ask for input and improvements.
Instead WARN, just check for status - often. Talk to people. We all know that software development has so many unknowns that the initial schedule is only valid if project is very simple and all unknowns are know. And many many times schedule depends on decision how things are implemented. Also WARN has negative connotation: for example, if an engineer comes back and says that she might get 10x performance improvement but things will be 10% late, is that WARN?
And DEBRIEF ... In my experience this is "outsourcing special": I learn that engineers in India like to say they are done when things are not done: just to be on time.
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I think these are really wrong rules: they are good for non-knowledge workers but horrendous for knowledge workers.
Here is what needs to be done instead: Instead ASK, you should EXPLAIN task/project multiple times preferable using different methods of communication (email, in person, chat, etc.). You should also explain reasoning, risks, bigger context, and similar things. And ALWAYS ask for input and improvements.
Instead WARN, just check for status - often. Talk to people. We all know that software development has so many unknowns that the initial schedule is only valid if project is very simple and all unknowns are know. And many many times schedule depends on decision how things are implemented. Also WARN has negative connotation: for example, if an engineer comes back and says that she might get 10x performance improvement but things will be 10% late, is that WARN?
And DEBRIEF ... In my experience this is "outsourcing special": I learn that engineers in India like to say they are done when things are not done: just to be on time.