Re: The mushroom syndrome

[Donna Horowitz <horowit -at- EN -dot- COM>]

 Be proactive.
>
>As the project continues, you are a known entity and a valued member of
>the team.  This gives you easy access to the key SMEs (usually the
>busiest individuals).
>
>The moral of the story:  Volunteer to help early in the project.  Show
>that you can grow with out fertilizer.  Otherwise, sit back in your
>office and wait for the next surprise load of fertilizer.
>
>John
>


You'd laugh saying that in my direction if you knew me--proactive is
passive for me (hehe). One of the engineers jokingly told me they're scared
of me because I'm so assertive.

But your point is well taken. I agree. That's my style all the way and when
I hire people, I tell them not to wait for info. I know you have to seek
and be ruthless about it. However, despite all you do to be on top of it,
this can still happen--doesn't mean they're leaving you out intentionally
either. It just happens.

I pursue relentlessly and usually do well; when the mushroom grows in spite
of it, I review my situation to determine whether I could have done
anything more on my part. If so, I note it for the next time. If not, I
chill. For an impatient person, I've worked hard at the chill.


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Dream and explore the places
your soul must visit,
the infinite voyage within.

Donna M. Horowitz
horowit -at- en -dot- com


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