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Acquisition Archetype: Shooting the Messenger

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When problems are detected in programs, everyone needs to listen and work together towards a solution. Shooting the messenger only delays the process, and hurts program morale.
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Software Engineering Institute

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From the Acquisition Support Program, one in a series of short papers on acquisition patterns of failure.

Acquisition Archetype: Shooting the Messenger

When problems are detected in programs, it's time for everyone to listen and work toward a solution. Shooting the messenger only delays the process, and hurts program morale.