Robert A. Uhl

Harsh reality of the IT project life cycle

Friday, 20 August 2004 by Robert A. Uhl in tech humour

Seen recently on Slashdot:

Phase 1: Uncritical Acceptance
Phase 2: Wild Enthusiasm
Phase 3: Dejected Disillusionment
Phase 4: Total Confusion
Phase 5: Search for the Guilty
Phase 6: Punishment of the Innocent
Phase 7: Promotion of Nonparticipants

Apparently it dates back to the ’70s. It’s true, too.