At first it looks like someone’s just handing you a lot of busy work but don’t be fooled. What looks trivial holds the key to future gain.
People are as entitled to their opinions as you are to yours. You can exchange them – and even resolve differences – without the conversation deteriorating into a fight.
Why do you feel guilty about holding colleagues accountable? Your complaints are justified. People need to get their act together. Yours is.
You won’t be happy to learn that a rival beat you to the punch, but don’t give up. Yours is the better take on the idea.
Give the other party time to make amends. You don’t want to escalate differences when they’re close to being resolved.
There’s a lot on your platter now and it’s a challenge keeping track of it all. You’re not a multitasker by nature, but it’s never too late to learn.
