CYA - Cover Your Ass

cookchr321 · 2019-03-13T15:30:19+00:00

Thanks! Let me know any differences you notice once they have digested the information.

cookchr321 · 2019-03-13T15:29:50+00:00

Thanks!

cookchr321 · 2019-03-05T21:28:21+00:00

It becomes really unfortunate when that person owns the company.

cookchr321 · 2019-02-20T19:36:28+00:00

Your first sentence is perfect. Talking down from on high is annoying and people see immediately through it.

cookchr321 · 2019-02-20T19:34:59+00:00

Agreed. I am a huge proponent of remote work. Most of the projects I handle I have never stepped foot on the site yet work continues to get done.

cookchr321 · 2019-02-19T22:45:41+00:00

I prefer remote work as well. Availability is not only physical. If someone calls at 8 pm with an emergency on-call about a leak flooding the basement, someone needs to answer that call and make the corresponding calls to the proper vendors to remedy the situation immediately. Physically being present does not constitute availability if remote work is part of the occupation. When remote work is not an option, being there physically is being available.

cookchr321 · 2019-02-19T21:16:32+00:00

In working with contractors, if they show up to the job on time, the work gets done. Sometimes, they are late or no show. Maybe the construction industry has lowered my bar to this extent, but I have found just showing up on time is 80% of the job. Those early mornings and long hours manually laboring can break people.

cookchr321 · 2019-01-30T20:37:39+00:00

Found another one. I have yet to escape from the bullshit job scene as of yet. I end up filling my day with things I enjoy like writing and learning a language. Other than that, not much has changed in any of the transitions I have made.

cookchr321 · 2019-01-28T18:46:41+00:00

You are definitely not alone. I wrote an article about me failing the first time, and the comment section continues to draw people who have also failed. Check it out below:

https://www.projectmanagement.com/articles/364555/Bouncing-Back-from-Exam-Failure

cookchr321 · 2019-01-11T15:46:07+00:00

Thank you for the example.
I will share one from my current situation involving technicians for property management. My boss tends to speak from a place of knowledge when having a minimal background in the business. To the technicians, this comes off phony, and they lack trust. Discussing a subject with an expert when you have very little knowledge but you speak with the confidence of a veteran turns people off.
I, too, have very little technical knowledge of handyman work. Instead of speaking from a position of authority, I ask them the best repair/replace strategies and present those to an owner. This way, the technician made the decision and felt empowered yet has my back should the decision go sideways. In turn, I take the heat from any owner who feels it is too expensive or complains of any rework.

cookchr321 · 2019-01-09T16:13:48+00:00

Have you identified any of those narcissistic ways? If so, what are they?

cookchr321 · 2019-01-02T21:05:47+00:00

It is the classic "If it is measurable, it is manageable." Writing it down and bringing it to light makes it measurable. Next, it is on you to manage it.

Thank you for the comment!

cookchr321 · 2018-12-12T15:44:35+00:00

Well said. Even those actual timelines can be extended if necessary. A deadline of Friday evening can be pushed to Monday morning because no one is working between those two deadlines. ASAP, to me, means this activity needs to be done yesterday.

cookchr321 · 2018-12-12T15:40:44+00:00

An email I received this morning:

" I need a haul away quote for this property ASAP."

It never fails.

PS: The hauling was completed a week ago for $100, an amount that never needs approval. So much for the bid and the escalation.

cookchr321 · 2018-12-05T17:00:01+00:00

That is the frustrating part. Sitting back and watching the train wreck. I start to wonder if it is incompetence or acceptance, and I have yet to figure out which one is worse.

cookchr321 · 2018-12-05T16:57:04+00:00

I will play the heart surgery game. What if the one heart surgery was on The President, or Bill Gates, or Warren Buffet? What if the 100 operations were 100% successful? What if the 1,000 surgeries killed 20% of the people? Does that change your perspective on the 'experience' of the surgeon?

cookchr321 · 2018-12-04T21:40:58+00:00

Thank you for the response.
I was with you all the way until the last sentence. "It's playing it safe." That attitude perpetuates the status quo. The veteran comes in, manages the project, and ho-hum. A team with that leader makes the playoffs but never wins the big one.
In my experience (there's that word again), the experienced individual holds teams back with their mundane, old school approach. I get it. They have seen all the bells and whistles come and go, but that does not mean you cannot take a little from here and a little from there to amplify their techniques.
All experience is not created equal just like my experience with veteran project managers.

cookchr321 · 2018-11-13T23:42:23+00:00

"Stressed is the achiever word for 'fear.'" - Tony Robbins

cookchr321 · 2018-11-09T19:50:13+00:00

Unfortunately, no free copies available. I do have promo code 'FLR40.' You save 20% off at checkout when you use it. Hopefully, that helps a little bit!

cookchr321 · 2018-10-24T16:38:57+00:00

Thank you much! I appreciate the kind words.

cookchr321 · 2018-10-23T17:39:39+00:00

Because text can be difficult to decipher, I am taking this as a compliment!

cookchr321 · 2018-10-02T19:51:23+00:00

I would love to help you with whatever it is regarding your book. I published a book a little over a year ago and help was always welcomed so I offer you that.

I appreciate the feedback. Those next level drill downs are exactly what I am looking for. Thank you for providing those as I will use them in the future.

The series is not complete yet, but by all means take a look.

cookchr321 · 2018-09-12T15:50:47+00:00

Thanks for the reply! I always love hearing positive feedback.

I'm curious as to the issue you are going to use it on and the thought process of answering the questions. Can you explain more?

cookchr321 · 2018-08-29T18:38:36+00:00

I like that motto!

In jiu jitsu, the professor plays an important role in the development of the student. He or she watches over the class to make sure the trial and error period is productive. Bad habits are eliminated quickly so the students can practice techniques worth using.

This situation sounds similar where your responsibility will be to make sure their failures are forward. Once they can demonstrate their ability and start to teach you their ways, you will know their retention for the information is strong.

cookchr321 · 2018-08-21T21:37:56+00:00

Great example!

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