Darya StanskovaPMI: Power Management InstituteClearwater, USA
A dispute between "techies" and "financiers". Problems at an enterprise where the former do not hear the latter. Technicians don't care about the cost of repairs, expensive or cheap. I have personally encountered these problems at the enterprise. And imagine my surprise when a mini-war broke out between them. Financial specialists also do not always understand the need for urgent or planned repairs, they do not understand that deadlines cannot be postponed due to underfunding. Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Darya, I've seen those scenarios throughout my career. I believe there should be a balance between urgency and cost. Decisions should be made based on what brings the most value, ensuring the long-term health of the organization and its stakeholders.
It’s important that both sides (tech and finance) are aligned on priorities. Clear communication and mutual understanding can help avoid these tensions and ensure that decisions benefit everyone in the organization.
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1 reply by Darya Stanskova
Mar 24, 2025 12:39 PM
Darya Stanskova
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I have one idea that I will try to present to the world, one automated process that will unite techies and economists. Not without the help of artificial intelligence, of course. And yes, staff optimization is coming, the future generation can often combine economic and technical components, as I had to do!)
This is certainly a common challenge as is the disconnect between those selling products/services and those having to deliver the sold commitments. This is where your job as a PM to build bridges and help folks connect the dots can create the alignment needed for your projects to progress.
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Darya StanskovaPMI: Power Management InstituteClearwater, USA
Mar 24, 2025 11:39 AM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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Darya, I've seen those scenarios throughout my career. I believe there should be a balance between urgency and cost. Decisions should be made based on what brings the most value, ensuring the long-term health of the organization and its stakeholders.
It’s important that both sides (tech and finance) are aligned on priorities. Clear communication and mutual understanding can help avoid these tensions and ensure that decisions benefit everyone in the organization.
I have one idea that I will try to present to the world, one automated process that will unite techies and economists. Not without the help of artificial intelligence, of course. And yes, staff optimization is coming, the future generation can often combine economic and technical components, as I had to do!) Saving Changes...
Program Manager, PPM&PMO Specialist.| Coppel, Mexico.Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Darya that's a common problem. I think those limits, between tech and finance, should be defined in the strategic plan and budget. That way, both groups know the boundaries and follow them.
Francisco. Saving Changes...
It reminds me of the venn diagram for The Sweet Spot for Innovation - there has to be a balance between what's feasible (technically), what's viable (financially) and what's desired (by the customers). Surely the tech folks have a customer for the solution, who have a finite desire/urgency for the desired outcome. So balancing between these trade offs and aligning on the common organizational objectives/strategy might be more beneficial than balancing tensions/agendas between two separate functions. Saving Changes...
Project Manager| AWR Development (BD) Ltd. Cox's Bazer , Bangladesh
It sounds like a challenging situation! The disconnect between techies and financiers can create significant friction in an organization. It’s crucial for both sides to communicate openly and understand each other's priorities. Perhaps facilitating joint meetings or workshops could help bridge the gap, allowing tech teams to explain the urgency of repairs while financiers can share budget constraints. Have you seen any strategies that worked well in fostering collaboration between these two groups?
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