Can Our Company Take On This Challenging Project?

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The discussion highlights a chain of communication regarding a proposed project that involves significant design changes and an unfamiliar programming language. Initially, concerns are raised by the programmer about the team's lack of knowledge regarding the legacy system and the programming language, suggesting that the company should avoid such projects. As the message escalates through management levels, opinions shift from caution to confidence. The 1st Level Manager acknowledges the need for training but sees potential, while the Senior Level Manager emphasizes the company's capability and experience in similar projects. Ultimately, the CEO assures the client of the firm's expertise and readiness to undertake the project, framing it as an opportunity to showcase their skills in the industry. The conversation underscores the importance of assessing team capabilities and training needs before committing to complex projects.
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About a month ago, a friend of mine send me an email. I think u will find it interesting. Here is it...


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Programmer to Team Leader:

"We can't do this proposed project. **CANNOT**. It will involve a major design change and no one in our team knows the design of this legacy system. And above that, nobody in our company knows the language in which this application has been written. So even if somebody wants to work on it, they can't. If you ask my personal opinion, the company should never take these type of projects."

Team Leader to Project Manager:

"This project will involve a design change. Currently, we don't have any staff with experience in this type of work. Also, the language is unfamiliar to us, so we will have to arrange for some training if we take this project. In my personal opinion, we are not ready to take on a project of this nature."

Project Manager to 1st Level Manager:

"This project involves a design change in the system and we don't have much experience in that area. Also, not many people in our company are appropriately trained for it. In my personal opinion, we might be able to do the project but we would need more time than usual to complete it."

1st Level Manager to Senior Level Manager:

"This project involves design re-engineering. We have some people who have worked in this area and others who know the implementation language. So they can train other people. In my personal opinion we should take this project, but with caution."

Senior Level Manager to CEO:

"This project will demonstrate to the industry our capabilities in remodeling the design of a complete legacy system. We have all the necessary skills and people to execute this project successfully. Some people have already given in-house training in this area to other staff members. In my personal opinion, we should not let this project slip by us under any circumstances."

CEO to Client:

"This is the type of project in which our company specializes. We have executed many projects of the same nature for many large clients. Trust me when I say that we are the most competent firm in the industry for doing this kind of work. It is my personal opinion that we can execute this project successfully and well within the given time frame."
 
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Based on the information provided, it seems that the project in question is complex and challenging due to the major design change and unfamiliar language. However, the company has the potential to take on this project with proper training and utilizing the skills of team members who have experience in similar areas. It is important for the company to carefully consider the risks and potential challenges before committing to the project, but ultimately, the decision should be based on the company's capabilities and expertise in this area.
 
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