https://blog.learnlets.com/2015/05/pushing-back/ Clark Quinn's learnings about learning Fri, 08 May 2015 20:51:47 +0000 hourly 1 https://blog.learnlets.com/2015/05/pushing-back/#comment-819619 Fri, 08 May 2015 20:51:47 +0000 http://blog.learnlets.com/?p=4305#comment-819619 […] formal, we might, for one, push back on taking orders.  For instance, we might start asking about measures that any initiatives will […]

]]> https://blog.learnlets.com/2015/05/pushing-back/#comment-819573 Tue, 05 May 2015 15:15:47 +0000 http://blog.learnlets.com/?p=4305#comment-819573 Mutual respect and alignment of function are HUGE in this conversation. Both sides have to recognize why the other exists. If you are seen as a “support function” that takes orders to execute whatever the operation decides, this conversation will almost never go well without considerable back/forth and evidence to support your claims. However, if you are respected as a partner who always brings the best options to the table based on your expertise and understanding of the business’ objectives, the conversation can be productive and the right-fit solution can be adopted. Respect and alignment …

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