UCSC Extension did an onsite class in Creative Thinking at Cisco last month. I thought you might resonate with the results. And yes, I do know that some of them don’t strictly follow haiku rules!
Cisco project team
Talented, Creative people
As always, Snafu
Project done, boss says
That is exactly what I asked for
But not what I want
Cisco Project yeah!
We work together all day
And every night too
On Critical path
Really who are we kidding
It’s going to slip
Quality is prime
That is what the managers say
Time to market reigns
Let’s all get it done!
There is way too much to do
Don’t forget to play
The projects started
We are behind as always
Look for my next job
Deadlines fall like leaves
Autumn projects dark and gray
Winter release date
Projects are no fun
When they are doomed from the start
Still boss says work hard
Project not funded
Resources not assigned yet
Delivery was yesterday
Now I’m a PM
Reduce the schedule by ten
No cap’s on the end
Schedule is a mess
We have to clean it up fast
Else we’ll miss deadline
We are the best team
But have missed all the milestones
Here goes our bonus
First concept commit
Then execution commit
When do we write code?
Think of something good
Do it right the first time
Enjoy it forever
The schedule is set,
Including some buffer time.
Saturdays, Sundays.
