Skeptics That It Counters
This technique tends to be very effective against these skeptics.
The Time Crunched
Rules constrain. Time constrains. The Time Crunched (Chapter 9, The Time Crunched) are stressed from too many constraints. Lifting rule-based constraints tends to free up time. That time comes from both the time to implement the rules and the time it takes to verify they are in compliance. Giving these folks back some time will score you some points with this group.
The Boss
Let’s face it, when developers impose rules, they’re called “best practices,” and when the Boss (Chapter 10, The Boss) does it, they are called “policies.”
That difference in language is very telling. Bosses are the drivers of rules. They oversee a lot of people, ...
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