I sent out an email to my new boss, as well as her boss, right before leaving the office last night. I wanted to be sure that everyone was aware of the three projects that were all on the newly accelerated timelines. My email was written more as a FYI, with the request for assistance in prioritizing which project was of higher priority.
My cry for help did not go unanswered. We had a morning teleconference to discuss all that was being asked of us and in the end the projects were shifted around. I ended up keeping the project that I most wanted to be rid of, but figured that I’d be thankful that much of the other work was being shifted elsewhere.
I immediately filled my morning scheduling meetings and sending emails to inform everyone of the reassignment of projects. I spelled out the list of additional concerns with the timelines. I managed to dig up some positive wording on the email stating that the newly identified logistics might play a role “in the success of achieving the task set before us.” I guess my blogging hobby is providing me with some valuable skills for the work place.
The lunch hour was nearly gone when I finally grabbed my bag to head for the fitness center. I was satisfied that I had set things in motion on the project. It was now in the hands of others to respond. Hopefully, they would do so by the time I returned. I was only running 4 miles, so it wouldn’t be long.