The two factions can ignore each other’s efforts and fume over ownership disputes—or become a complementary tandem. Here’s how to reduce aggravation and increase collaboration.
Stand up for yourself, communicator. Establish firm boundaries around your workflow, be confident enough to delegate, and learn when to say ‘no.’
Follow this guidance from savvy industry pros to be more of an empathetic helper than a heartless henchman.
Don’t sweat the lunatic fringe who complain no matter what you do. Instead, work to inspire and engage the lukewarm lemons—and equip them for peak open-road performance.
You want fries with that PowerPoint? Follow this guidance to become a respected leader who wields more authority, influence and corporate clout.
If you’re saddled with a leader or client who’s a poor communicator or a stilted speaker, there is hope. Here’s how to play up strengths and minimize glaring weaknesses.
A curt ‘Howza ’bout I do my job and you do yours?’ solves nothing. Instead, demonstrate your mastery over material and messaging, and set up a workflow protocol for all to follow.
