This scenario probably is way too familiar to all of you who live together with family or generally others. Your ‘entourarge’ wants to leave and goes bonkers slowly but surely, and you still want that bit of info from someone else.

In a situation very similar to the one above(family heading to Kent, a big turkish restaurant in vienna; I wanted a reg ID from one of my favourite analysts and had skype text connection to him), I recently went bonkers at one of my favourite analysts! Of course, the fit immediately worked and the ID was produced – but as I am cooling off, I ask myself if it was really worth it.

Is a puny little ID and a day of delay when receiving an unlock code for a press evaluation version really worth a heart attack? Is it worth going mad at someone who you really consider one of the few people you really owe much? I honestly think that it isnt!

So, when under pressure next time, stay away from instant IM style conversation techniques. Call me mad, but usually, when using an instant messenger service, you are much more motivated to fire an aggresive quote then when sending an email.

Also, evaluate if it really pays out to fret. A friend of mine never ever frets; ok, she isn’t in IT business, but neverhteless, this attitude has its merits. Fretting over an execution deadline may pay out, but fretting over a meaningless delay is waste of precious calories.

Overall, sometimes, taking it easy is a great way to ensure great relationships between you and your business partners. It may be considered ‘hip’ to be a harsh screaming neurotic manager, but is beeing hip worth loosing the good relationship to your pals?

What do you think? Any similar experiences?

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