RE: course for DBAs in bureaucracies?
Date: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 10:53:42 +0800
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It also depends on the "culture" -- how the users request changes, how IT Managers accept change requests, how architects and developers write and test new / changed design and code.
Given the number of people involved in a change, what you describe sometimes needs "top-down" directions and guidance.
It also requires a framework where work and extra work are recognised and appreciated.
Hemant K Chitale
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[mailto:oracle-l-bounce_at_freelists.org] On Behalf Of Iggy Fernandez
Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 11:56 PM
To: ORACLE-L
Subject: RE: course for DBAs in bureaucracies?
re: "I noticed that many people do their best at first, then reach the point where they realize they will burn out; to protect their health they stop caring and just put in their hours. There has to be a better way."
Yes, there is. Understand the purpose of bureaucracy (e.g. change management) and embrace it. Plan ahead, submit your change requests in time, use detailed standard operating procedures, have great documentation, have great competency, improve communication skills,. gain credibility by following the process and having a good track record of successful changes, build strong personal relationships with other parts of the organization including change mangers. That's the only way and it is a better way.
And never ever yank a power cord on purpose.
Iggy
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