It is day 6 and we have some new arrivals to the Go-Live room. It is interesting how the dynamic of the room has changed with the departures of several key individuals and the arrival of our new residents. We went from a calming influence in the face of challenges to a more…how should I say this…Chicken Little approach.
I have come to know these people and their habits so well. We have the Pepsi Addict the Coffee Feind, the Gum Chewer, the Voice and the Comic to describe just a few of the residents. The first three are failry self explanatory. The Voice is that person who no matter where you are, what you are doing or how hard you are trying to concentrate The Voice is always there. Loud, droning and supremely annoying! The Voice wil not be dismissed, if the room begins to go a bit quiet The Voice will fill the space. Most of the time I could not tell you what The Voice is talking about because it has become like Tinnitus…it is everpresent. The Comic however, is always a good laugh. It is his place to find the humour in all situations. His role is vital in this room and I can only hope that when it comes his time to return to normal society that someone of a similar ilk takes his place.
I only have 2 more days in the Go-Live room before my release. This experience has refreshed my memory in terms of what Go-Lives are all about. They are not so much about the technology or systems that are being deployed it is about the people behind those systems that make it work. Around the clock if necessary, normal everyday routines suspended. Things like showers, eating proper meals and other personal hygeine are sacrificed all for the greater good. So, when your systems are running slowly and you are cursing your technology remember those who suffered to bring us the systems we have come to rely on.
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