One of the important factors in interpreting many of the questions asked and answers is company size and complexity. We have to remember we're from many different types and sizes of companies when we read through threads and such.

I'm doing this poll out of curiosity. Note that you can vote without replying to the thread. Not that comments aren't welcome.

Need clarification please....

Do you want us to answer about our 'location' only or Company/Business Unit?

Currently our site has about 100 but well over 500 for all in our Buisiness unit.

I was originally thinking the company as a whole.

Mine would be 180000 then !

Then you'd be over 500! I was really mostly interested in how many folks here are from small to 'middle sized' companies.

Just to clarify my "vote". I chose the over 500, our individual division is 400 +/- and the corporation as a whole is several thou. Each division is pretty much autonomous and we rarely look at anything with a view to the "corporation". Up until the last year or so, we rarely shared anything within the corporation, but recently have implemented a drive to start benchmarking practices. This may not have anything to do with the poll:biglaugh: but you know me, sometimes I get on a roll and can't keep my mouth (or fingers) quiet!:vfunny:

Marc,

The early results seem to show mostly 50-250. May need to break that one down a little. We are at about 85 people.

James

I'll have to let it stand for now. If we want to break it down further we can in another thread. Once people have 'voted', I don't know of any way to reset the poll. The software is set up so that once someone has voted, they can't vote again. It's not in the 'edit poll' functions - so - I'd have to hack the database - and everyone would have to re-vote and such.

I chose what I think are significant 'break points' in company size. Obviously this is a 'fun' poll and not meant to be scientific.

I did reset the options so that anyone posting a poll now can use up to 14 'options'. I recognized the 'need' as I did the poll - the previously set options of 6 maximum didn't allow much flexibility.

For now though, it's an interesting picture. A lot of consultants, I see.

Marc,
Just curious. Is a Consultant supposed to be a One Man Show?

I hope not! I listed consultant, but my company (I'm not the owner) has about a dozen consultant/trainers. Also, to maintain political correctness (an absolute necessity at the Cove), perhaps it should be rephrased as a One Person Show. Now, how do we define "person"?:eek:

> Is a Consultant supposed to be a One Man Show?

Not necessarily. I thinking general there.

db said:Also, to maintain political correctness (an absolute necessity at the Cove), perhaps it should be rephrased as a One Person Show.
Thanx.. I stand politically corrected.

Since when have we become politically correct? this is the group that exchanges possum recipes:vfunny:

Don't sweat the petty stuff, guys, I have always thought that we spend way too much time trying to find nongender terms. When they start referring to us as huperson beings, I'm gonna have to kick some hiney!

So Marc....did this poll provide you with useful data? The response totals are very low compared with the number of folks registered. I understand that knowing this could put some posts into better perspective, but there truely are threads involving questions where size really doesn't matter.

As a suggestion, if it is possible...maybe adding a question to be filled out on our 'User CP' information where the site/company size can be noted (and will show up with user info on the post) would be helpful. If the information isn't readily shown (without having to look somebodies information up) I know I'll forget what anyone has replied here (hehehee, some I already have!).

Just a thought from someone who suffers from CRS Syndrome.

Eileen

OK - it's a profile field. Hadn't thought of that. Now - everyone go to your Profile in your UserCP and put it in!

Now - did it give me information. Yup - and as time goes on more people will add their input - we can say we have a baseline from the 'regulars'.

Consultant - 8 - 22.22%
1 to 15 - 1 - 2.78%
16 to 50 - 3 - 8.33%
51 to 250 - 12 - 33.33%
251 to 500 - 6 - 16.67%
Over 500 - 6 - 16.67%

But specifically what info? Well, just look and you can think all kinds of things. Obviously most are from mid-sized companies which makes sense and there's about 8 consultants. It tells me there are about 36 'regulars' - which matches what I figured.

What does it tell you? :thedeal:

Marc,

Does the software allow you to determine if there are duplicate I.P addresses that could be "whittled" down? I would bet there are members that sign on infrequently, forget their password and just re-register.

After scanning this thread first ...

(it's a bad habit but an an acquired one -- I used to be a technical writer in a previous life! You know, one of those guys who write the doorstops that come with the software CD. But I only did it for the money - honest! :vfunny: )

When I voted I put in the "over 500" since a global corporation of over 80,000 seems to fit there.

BUT! The department of that company that I work with -- also the ONLY part of that company which is ISO 9001:2000 (or ISO-anything!) -- is only TEN people. However, the corporation is used by our QMS as customer, supplier, landlord, bottle washer, trainer, and a whole lot of other things so I felt the big response was more fair.

Next stop: 17025 in 2004!

Graeme

> Does the software allow you to determine if there are
> duplicate I.P addresses that could be "whittled" down? I
> would bet there are members that sign on infrequently,
> forget their password and just re-register.

This was a 'fun' poll, so I'm not planning on any serious analysis.

As to your question, one cannot presume individual users based upon IP addresses for various reasons only one of which is few users have static IPs. Even in companies NAT or other address translation is typically used. If you use a dial up your IP will be different at different times you log on.

Originally posted by SteelMaiden
Since when have we become politically correct? this is the group that exchanges possum recipes:vfunny:

Don't sweat the petty stuff, guys, I have always thought that we spend way too much time trying to find nongender terms. When they start referring to us as huperson beings, I'm gonna have to kick some hiney!

Amen to this. Here's a good one - At the November elections there was a referendum on the ballot to change the NY constitution to be gender neutral. Fireman to firefighter, etc. Identify and modify any "gender specific" term to a generic. I voted no (hell no wasn't an option). I can think of better ways to spend my tax dollars. There's other parts of the NY constitution that I would rather see changed. Needless to say, it passed.

Huperson - that's hilarious. I always got a kick out of the QS9000 Table H requiring Man days. I could cause trouble with this, but in my all female QS group at a previous employer, we always said that if it were "woman days" it would be cut in half.

:rolleyes:

Happy Friday

Originally posted by Laura M


if it were "woman days" it would be cut in half.

:rolleyes:

Happy Friday Not bad, yourself. I have a cup on my desk that was given to me many years ago when I moved from the architectural arena into quality assurance. It was given to me by a good friend as kind of a "good luck" momento when I put in for the job. "The best man for the job is a woman" and my insulated mug states, "Of course I don't look as busy as my male counterparts, I did it right the first time"

Just kiddin' guys, I couldn't live without you, after all God made you first (I'll stop right there, I do have a little bit of common sense..:vfunny: :biglaugh: :D ) I truly do try to treat all people equally, but sometimes ya just gotta cut loose and stir things up.

SteelMaiden, are you saying that when he hit perfection he stopped?

a. yes
b. no
c. maybe
d. I wish to invoke my right to remain silent

As an FYI - I have 'pruned' all 'members' who have not visited in the last 90 days. We went from a total high count of 2565 registered users to about 700.

Quite a few people were 'pruned'! :thedeal:

Originally posted by Laura M

I always got a kick out of the QS9000 Table H requiring Man days. I could cause trouble with this, but in my all female QS group at a previous employer, we always said that if it were "woman days" it would be cut in half.
:rolleyes:
Happy Friday Definitions

Man- a human being; person: having an erect stance , an apposable thumb, the ability to make and use specialized tools, articulate speech, and a highly developed brain with the faculty of abstract thought.

Woman- ahhhh never mind I leave that one alone!
:vfunny:

"Man is destined to be a prey to woman." --Thackeray.

This says it all!

wom-an
Parts of speech: noun , adjective

Part of Speech noun
Pronunciation wU mEn
Inflected Forms women

Definition 1. an adult female human.
Synonyms female (2)
Crossref. Syn. girl

Definition 2. women in general; womankind.
Synonyms womankind
Similar Words the fair sex {fair sex} , women

Definition 3. a female maid or servant.

:thedeal:

Sure God created man first, but you always make a rough draft before the final masterpiece.



:truce:
ok...i'll duck now

CarolX

CarolX said:

Sure God created man first, but you always make a rough draft before the final materpiece.



:truce:
ok...i'll duck now

CarolX

Mate......r.......piece? :bigwave:

:ko: :smokin:

energy said:



Mate......r.......piece? :bigwave:

:ko: :smokin:


WOUCH - got me!!!! LOL

That's what I get for posting something like that!!!!!

CarolX

Okay Carol.... just for that one...

God was talking to Adam one day. Adam was bemoaning the fact that he was alone and had no one with whom to share his life.

God said, "Okay Adam, I can give you the perfect companion. She will be attentive, affectionate, like the same things you like, share your wit, your passion and never complain about anything."

"Wow," Adam replies. "That sounds great!!"

God said, "There is one catch.... it will cost you an arm and a leg."

Adam thinks and thinks. Finally he ask, "God, what can I get for a rib?"

The rest is, shall we say, history....

:vfunny: :biglaugh: :bigwave:

Cheers!!!

Mike,

ROFLMSAO

Very funny.....but I knew I was gonna be in trouble with that post.

:truce:

CarolX

CarolX said:

Mike,

ROFLMSAO

Very funny.....but I knew I was gonna be in trouble with that post.

:truce:

CarolX

I kinda thought you'd get a kick out of that one... :biglaugh: :smokin: Glad you enjoyed!

When Adam saw what he got for the rib he said - Wow, Man!!!!

You can't live with them and you can't shoot them (without the fear of prosecution).

Just kidding

It's been a while - Anyone here that hasn't voted in this poll?