Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-27 Thread Mayfield, Andy L.
, September 20, 2007 8:49 AM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL No Norm, re-read your post. It begins: 100% correct. Not partially correct, not I agree with you that change costs money Your statement is 100% correct. Which means you back his entire post. Within

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-20 Thread Hugo Visser
Scott, I agree, it would be way to harsh to bash or fear ITIL without any arguments. I'm not sure where this comes from, after all, ITIL is about best practices. It's not about forcing you into some kind of strict process model. Maybe the fear is because of the way ITIL is presented to some of

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-20 Thread Scott Parrish
Of Hugo Visser Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 4:54 AM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL ** Scott, I agree, it would be way to harsh to bash or fear ITIL without any arguments. I'm not sure where this comes from, after all, ITIL is about best

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-20 Thread Hugo Visser
Developer Leader Communications, Inc. 405 736 3211 -Original Message- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hugo Visser Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 4:54 AM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-20 Thread Opela, Gary L Contr OC-ALC/ITMA
Message- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Scott Parrish Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 7:40 AM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL Please Gary, show me where I yelled about how good

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-20 Thread Pierson, Shawn
-Original Message- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Drew Shuller Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 3:48 PM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL I'm not disagreeing, but wasn't ITIL

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-20 Thread Kaiser Norm E CIV USAF 96 CS/SCCE
! -Original Message- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Steve Brown Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 10:35 PM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL New to the list so feel free to assassinate

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-20 Thread Kaiser Norm E CIV USAF 96 CS/SCCE
Woah! Hold the phone! You've been fair in quoting me up until this point. My point is, and I'll state it again, I believe it is irresponsible for people to make statements about something, such as ITIL in this instance, that they have no proof of. Norm stated that he thought Patrick's comments

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-20 Thread Kaiser Norm E CIV USAF 96 CS/SCCE
Whether you choose to business with IT Prophets or not, is of course, your prerogative. I don't believe that I have treated anyone unfairly in this process. I'm simply asking for the same proof from those that have stated that it does not work. Wouldn't you agree that it's only fair? No, I

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-20 Thread Kaiser Norm E CIV USAF 96 CS/SCCE
To me, this huge chasm shows me the sales person is just that -- a sales person. The 'People in Charge' are relying on what the sales people are telling them, and literally locking us, the ones who can really see what is going on, out of the meetings. BINGO!

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-20 Thread Kaiser Norm E CIV USAF 96 CS/SCCE
The delete key works for me. -Original Message- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig Carter Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 8:26 AM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL Can we

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-20 Thread Kaiser Norm E CIV USAF 96 CS/SCCE
And no, I don't believe that what Norm said (as that's whose statements I addressed my initial post) that change and cost with no tangible benefit is not worth the cost. His remarks, and I'm paraphrasing, were pretty much, I don't believe there is any benefit to ITIL and until someone proves

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-20 Thread Craig Carter
) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Pierson, Shawn Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 7:04 AM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL ITIL was around before SOX, and the two barely have anything in common. Where SOX and ITIL overlap is in the approval

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-20 Thread Scott Parrish
PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaiser Norm E CIV USAF 96 CS/SCCE Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 9:22 AM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL Woah! Hold the phone! You've been fair in quoting me up until this point. My point is, and I'll state it again, I

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-20 Thread Kaiser Norm E CIV USAF 96 CS/SCCE
: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL No Norm, re-read your post. It begins: 100% correct. Not partially correct, not I agree with you that change costs money Your statement is 100% correct. Which means you back his entire post. Within that post Patrick makes the statements that I allude

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-20 Thread Rick Cook
(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaiser Norm E CIV USAF 96 CS/SCCE Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 9:22 AM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL Woah! Hold the phone! You've been fair in quoting me up until this point. My point

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-20 Thread Kaiser Norm E CIV USAF 96 CS/SCCE
System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Darrell Reading Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 9:12 AM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL Hypothetically, because I know that this would never happen in a company of any size

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-20 Thread Darrell Reading
To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL No Norm, re-read your post. It begins: 100% correct. Not partially correct, not I agree with you that change costs money Your statement is 100% correct. Which means you back his entire post. Within that post Patrick

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-20 Thread Opela, Gary L Contr OC-ALC/ITMA
counter-productive. Thanks to all who replied, and let's just let it rest for now. To those who are not happy with the traffic on this thread, my advice to you is to just simply not read any more emails with the subject of RE: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL. Thanks, Gary Opela, Jr

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-20 Thread john rosquist
Consulting - Original Message From: Scott Parrish [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 9:48:42 AM Subject: Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL No Norm, re-read your post. It begins: 100% correct. Not partially correct, not I agree with you

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-20 Thread William Rentfrow
Obviously this thread touched a sensitive nerve that's aching for a lot of people. It's kind of interesting to remember how ITIL started - the British Government wanted to standardize the framework for IT service delivery. Their focus was on them as a customer - How is our tax money being spent

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-20 Thread Kaiser Norm E CIV USAF 96 CS/SCCE
To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL Obviously this thread touched a sensitive nerve that's aching for a lot of people. It's kind of interesting to remember how ITIL started - the British Government wanted to standardize the framework for IT service

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-20 Thread Rick Cook
want to see the evidence. -Original Message- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of William Rentfrow Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 10:15 AM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-20 Thread Joran, Peter P, CTR, OSD-CIO
:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Cook Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 12:17 PM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL ** Norm, I don't know that the value of ITIL is as much in the processes themselves as it is in the goal of the entire company using

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-20 Thread Joran, Peter P, CTR, OSD-CIO
Sent w/o the signature this time Common sense, simplicity and clarity rule or at least they should. Identify the problem or need, define the solution and keep it practical, simple, reliable, intuitive, scaleable and cheap! Buy or build is another topic. Part of working the solution is looking

OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-19 Thread Opela, Gary L Contr OC-ALC/ITMA
Check out this article. I think it is about us - People resistant to ITIL, but forced into going there. I'm not resistant to ITIL, I guess, I just want an easier way to do it! http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic; articleId=9037418pageNumber=1 Thanks,

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-19 Thread patrick zandi
Gary, Read the remarks and find some comfort.. Change always costs money.. and More legislation does not make a better worker... Does anyone on the list remember Cecil Lawson ? I'll bet he is not an ITIL fan... The Problem is that ITIL has now be Legislated from Congress to do it that way... Why?

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-19 Thread patrick zandi
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinger-Cohen_Act On 9/19/07, patrick zandi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Gary, Read the remarks and find some comfort.. Change always costs money.. and More legislation does not make a better worker... Does anyone on the list remember Cecil Lawson ? I'll bet he is

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-19 Thread Kaiser Norm E CIV USAF 96 CS/SCCE
@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL ** Gary, Read the remarks and find some comfort.. Change always costs money.. and More legislation does not make a better worker... Does anyone on the list remember Cecil Lawson ? I'll bet he is not an ITIL fan... The Problem

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-19 Thread Drew Shuller
I'm not disagreeing, but wasn't ITIL of an outgrowth of SOX, which was a reaction to ENRON-like behavior? If that's the case then we're not necessarily getting cheaper/better/more revenue but rather a standardized accounting method? Drew

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-19 Thread Opela, Gary L Contr OC-ALC/ITMA
3:48 PM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL I'm not disagreeing, but wasn't ITIL of an outgrowth of SOX, which was a reaction to ENRON-like behavior? If that's the case then we're not necessarily getting cheaper/better/more revenue but rather

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-19 Thread Drew Shuller
System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Drew Shuller Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 3:48 PM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL I'm not disagreeing, but wasn't ITIL of an outgrowth of SOX, which was a reaction to ENRON

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-19 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
or experienced yourself. SHOW ME A CASE STUDY! Scott Parrish IT Prophets Original Message: - From: Kaiser Norm E CIV USAF 96 CS/SCCE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:35:46 -0500 To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL Correct 100

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-19 Thread Kaiser Norm E CIV USAF 96 CS/SCCE
point in the change process. Norm -Original Message- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 4:33 PM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-19 Thread patrick zandi
E CIV USAF 96 CS/SCCE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:35:46 -0500 To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL Correct 100%. I would like to see rock-solid, irrefutable case studies that show how implementing ITIL in a mature environment saves

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-19 Thread Rick Cook
: Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL Prove to me how it doesn't. Don't throw out the common Change costs money. Show me the money that it costs. Prove to me where that there is no value. Tell me where Constant Process Improvement is a bad thing. SHOW ME THE COSTS! Show me

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-19 Thread Susan Palmer
IT Prophets Original Message: - From: Kaiser Norm E CIV USAF 96 CS/SCCE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2007 15:35:46 -0500 To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL Correct 100%. I would like to see rock-solid, irrefutable case studies

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-19 Thread Durrant, Michael M. - ITSD
discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaiser Norm E CIV USAF 96 CS/SCCE Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 3:46 PM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL With all due respect, that's a fallacious argument. The burden of proof

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-19 Thread Wheeler, Dylan
) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rick Cook Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 3:06 PM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL ** Have to agree with you, Norm. If a change to a process

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-19 Thread Scott Parrish
Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 5:46 PM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL With all due respect, that's a fallacious argument. The burden of proof is on the person making the claim, NOT THE SKEPTIC. If I claim, I made a jet that outperforms

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-19 Thread Scott Parrish
Palmer Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 6:22 PM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL ** Scott slow down man ... you're shouting step away from the caffeine. It seems this is one of those philosophical topics to bring some spark today

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-19 Thread Dylan
-Original Message- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Scott Parrish Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 5:09 PM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL Sorry Norm, but when you stated that Patrick

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-19 Thread patrick zandi
- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kaiser Norm E CIV USAF 96 CS/SCCE Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 5:46 PM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL With all due respect, that's

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-19 Thread Scott Parrish
Message- From: Action Request System discussion list(ARSList) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dylan Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2007 8:38 PM To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL That makes no sense. Just because Norm thinks that Patrick is 100

Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL

2007-09-19 Thread Steve Brown
discussion list(ARSList) on behalf of Scott Parrish Sent: Thu 20/09/2007 3:11 p.m. To: arslist@ARSLIST.ORG Subject: Re: OT -- Sort Of: Computerworld reports on ITIL Dylan, When Patrick says: The problem is the overhead on a companies manpower Really Stresses it to the Breaking Point