Options: Carrot. Stick. Trust. Guess what works?

Consultant pilot fish has been assigned to this client company for years -- and though he likes the client, he's getting bored with his project.

"I was in consulting because I liked variety," says fish. "The client had plans to develop a new system using the then-new Java technology, which looked really interesting, and that manager said they'd love to have me on the project, while keeping my subject matter expertise available for my previous project.

"But I didn't have Java skills, and didn't have enough after-hours time to gain the knowledge necessary on my own."

OK, fish thinks, what about company-paid classes? He researches the options, selects a training company, gets an OK from the regional manager and the money is approved.

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