High Availability: Design, Techniques, and Processes

Chapter 11. Special Techniques for System Manageability

Use Manageable Components

Let us digress for a moment. What makes the ideal employee easy to manage? First of all, they should be honest with you, capable of telling you how they are, what they can and cannot do, and what problems they are currently facing. Second, your employee should be able to follow your instructions, as well as company rules and guidelines — and do so consistently. Third, your ideal employee can communicate with all levels of the management hierarchy if needed, is comfortable escalating issues and concerns, and provides valuable suggestions. Finally, he handles tasks delegated to him with no management guidance, doing the job on his own, and achieving results consistently. ...