Confessions of an IT Manager_Phil Factor

Phrases with which to
discourage ideas
First published 28 October 2006
No IT Manager really likes having to deal with ideas.
They tend to destroy the harmony and equilibrium in
the workplace. Never fear, Phil's list of put-downs
will drop even the liveliest idea dead in its tracks.
This is the third in my series of hints for aspiring IT managers. Here, we
give you put-down phrases for discouraging ideas. No IT Manager really likes
having to deal with ideas. They tend to destroy the harmony and equilibrium in
the workplace. They might help the company, but will bring nothing but odium
to your department.
This list should also be useful for anyone determined to get ideas acted on,
as all you need to do is to go through the list and make sure you have an
antidote, solution or riposte ready.
Basically, you're just technology-driven.
That wouldn't fly.
Do me a one-pager with a facer.
We need a matrix of users against functionality.
Does it need to link into our existing systems?
Is it compliant with SOX/ISO9000/FSA?