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25 Apr 09 - 08:30 AM (#2618433) Subject: BS: Issues or problems ??? From: Bonzo3legs Politicians seem to spend their time "addressing issues", but do they actually solve any problems - in particular the current bunch of wankers in the UK government |
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25 Apr 09 - 09:13 AM (#2618445) Subject: RE: BS: Issues or problems ??? From: number 6 we live in an age were we "address the issues" but never go beyond that ..... no one is brave enough to take ownership I guess. biLL |
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25 Apr 09 - 09:14 AM (#2618447) Subject: RE: BS: Issues or problems ??? From: number 6 I should also add ... to lazy to take ownership. biLL |
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25 Apr 09 - 09:36 AM (#2618460) Subject: RE: BS: Issues or problems ??? From: Bonzo3legs I don't have any "issues" - hideous word, I only have answers to problems! |
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25 Apr 09 - 10:48 AM (#2618487) Subject: RE: BS: Issues or problems ??? From: Mrrzy If you don't address them, they tend to go astray... or come back to haunt you! |
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25 Apr 09 - 02:25 PM (#2618612) Subject: RE: BS: Issues or problems ??? From: McGrath of Harlow The point of addressing an issue is to identify any problems connected with it, and determine how to go about solving them. |
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25 Apr 09 - 02:28 PM (#2618614) Subject: RE: BS: Issues or problems ??? From: Little Hawk Their objective, Bonzo, is to create an impression of doing one thing while generally accomplishing another entirely... |
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25 Apr 09 - 03:25 PM (#2618644) Subject: RE: BS: Issues or problems ??? From: Liz the Squeak Identification is not resolution, but sometimes, people actually need to be told there is a problem. Many middle management have gaily gone about their lives ordering this that and the other change to the working practice of a department, only to have it all come back to bite them because they simply did not see the problem. Here's a for instance. An office that already has more work than it can cope with, and no chance of overtime or extra staff, inherits the work of 3 similar offices which are closing down. There are no extra staff available for 5 months, during which the office experiences its two busiest times of the year. And the manager wonders why that office is now 6 months behind on its work. Apparently, 3 times the work but no extra staff or hours is not a problem to the manager. The manager looks good on paper because they did what their superiors wanted, not what was best for the department. LTS |
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25 Apr 09 - 03:28 PM (#2618647) Subject: RE: BS: Issues or problems ??? From: Bonzo3legs My point actually is ludicrous use of the word "issues", pronounced ishoos by some and isssssssssssssssssssssssssyouuuuuuuuuuuuuuus by others - they know who they are!!!......when what they actually mean is "PROBLEMS". |
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25 Apr 09 - 04:46 PM (#2618695) Subject: RE: BS: Issues or problems ??? From: McGrath of Harlow Bless you... |
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26 Apr 09 - 04:06 AM (#2618893) Subject: RE: BS: Issues or problems ??? From: Neil D Dare I try another blue clicky. Here are a couple earnest folk singers singing about Issues. |
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26 Apr 09 - 05:48 AM (#2618919) Subject: RE: BS: Issues or problems ??? From: VirginiaTam Problem is a negative word which might be offensive (Middle East "problem" depending on who uses the term offends someone) and implies responsibility for a solution. When you factor in accountability, no one wants to be responsible. For me, instead of 'problem' or 'issue' I like the word 'challenge'. Something to sink my teeth into and really work at sorting out without putting negative connotations on it. |
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26 Apr 09 - 06:24 AM (#2618925) Subject: RE: BS: Issues or problems ??? From: bubblyrat I would say that the Morons running this run-down,bankrupt,socially divided,over-populated,immoral,drug-infested rat-hole are very "Challenged" indeed.But I live in hope of better times !! |
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26 Apr 09 - 09:18 AM (#2618957) Subject: RE: BS: Issues or problems ??? From: Lox What about the issue of identifying the problem? |
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26 Apr 09 - 09:18 AM (#2618958) Subject: RE: BS: Issues or problems ??? From: Lox ... or the problem of how to resolve the issues ... |
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26 Apr 09 - 09:52 AM (#2618968) Subject: RE: BS: Issues or problems ??? From: Bonzo3legs "Problem is a negative word which might be offensive" What absolute rubbish. Nobody is offended - only people who get offended on behalf of others, the usual lefty cranks. |
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26 Apr 09 - 10:58 AM (#2618994) Subject: RE: BS: Issues or problems ??? From: Amos Both words describe some collision in points of view; but a lot of problems are not issues in the traditional sense of the word. A lot of problems are not even opportunities! They're just problems. Having a hole in your shoe making your foot freeze is a problem. Being asked to do a paper-delivery route in that shoe might be an issue. A |
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26 Apr 09 - 12:37 PM (#2619057) Subject: RE: BS: Issues or problems ??? From: Bonzo3legs No, issue is a contrived word that suits the media. An issue is an edition of a magazine, an edition of a book. |