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(1). Getting back to the basics of the job.
“Look, Joe…I think it’s really great that you are writing all of these articles lately. But, I think you really need to focus on blocking and tackling for a while. When was the last time you gave any of your clients a call?”
Props to Joyce G. for the submission.
(1). Overwhelming new employees by not having a game plan for training and just throwing them into meetings and projects.
“Glad to have you on the team, Megan. Well, I’m out for the next couple of weeks, so I guess it’ll be a bit of a baptism by fire for you. The manual is on that pile on my desk, I think. Good luck!”
Props to Lara for the submission.
(1). An outline of a proposed strategy or other subject requiring in-depth explanation, usually written by multiple parties (see living document) and rarely used by anyone.
“Hey, Tom. Did you happen to read my white paper on the new coffee machine for the office? Either way, I set up a team call to discuss this Friday at 4:30. Hope you can attend.”
