Insights from technological upgrades
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At the workplace, on a whim, I proposed several technical improvement projects; unfortunately, there were many problems. While there are successes associated with such improvements, there are also shortcomings, which will be addressed in future attempts. I’m sure the technical staff have no objections to this! At the start of the technical upgrades, no one said anything. After they were implemented, people kept pointing out various problems, but instead of suggesting solutions together, they all reported these issues to their superiors. Yet no one suggested how to address them; some even used jargon. In the end, the supervisor kept asking me questions, as if I had done something wrong, which was extremely frustrating! I think why should I bring up these things at all! It’s fine to be like them; no one will blame you if you don’t do anything!
This kind of situation is common and poses a problem for technicians who want to do practical work. Putting aside personal personality, many people just ‘take care’ without actually getting involved. Here are some suggestions for the poster: 1. Before carrying out the technical upgrades, consult more front-line workers and technical personnel to understand the situation, seek their opinions, and strive to get their cooperation. Implied message: If we achieve success, everyone will benefit ； No matter how intelligent a person is, it’s impossible to take everything into account, especially when there may be a lack of first-hand information on the spot ； When a problem does occur, it’s everyone’s fault – it’s a collective mistake. Of course, the main responsibility shouldn’t be shifted to others, especially in terms of evaluation. 2. Be able to handle minor technical upgrades within one’s own scope of responsibility; first discuss them with the team, and once support is obtained, proceed with the upgrades. Report it after achieving results. Implied meaning: Proceed on the assumption that the worst possible outcome can be accepted ； Report only after achieving results; this can silence many \"managers\" ； It can avoid many unnecessary troubles during the process. 3. If you don’t want to work, you don’t have to take risks, but this isn’t a path for true technologists. “It might be impossible to be like them, because that would shift the focus of your work to understanding human nature, communication, and management. Companies need their own technical staff; if you don’t want to change careers yet, don’t do it, as that will mean you’ll never have the chance to grow. Wish the original poster a good mood!
Wise words on the 2nd floor~~~~~
It seems everyone shares the same view; thank you. However, this doesn’t apply in my current workplace – it’s a new company, and no one discussed it beforehand. I talked to the technical staff, but they still didn’t understand how to make the changes!
This post was last edited by tongle on 2010-7-1 at 18:09. I have been involved in a total of 1.25 billion worth of technical improvement projects, with over 60 such projects in total; I have accumulated the following experiences for reference. When carrying out technical upgrades, several things need to be clarified first: 1. The technical principle. 2. Feasibility analysis of technical upgrades. 3. Plan for the implementation process of technical upgrades. 4. Target values for technical improvement assessment. 5. Contingency plan for variable factors. Strive to benefit as many people as possible, ensure the project is feasible, and refine the plans in advance to minimize the need for further modifications.
Reply to 4# YDZWHL: We often carry out technical upgrades. Each time, we first go to the grassroots level to understand the situation, gather their opinions, and after that conduct a comprehensive analysis before proceeding with the design.
Making something simple complicated – just sitting around with nothing to do!