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"Just say no" ignores a lot of power dynamics. And they will get mad if "no" means "I think someone or something else is more important than you." Skill at Exc
by blueyes 4y ago
"Just say no" ignores a lot of power dynamics. And they will get mad if "no" means "I think someone or something else is more important than you."
Skill at Excel doesn't always translate well to navigating social and corporate hierarchies well. By showing your Excel skills, you induce demand, often from other team members who are deliberately bad at Excel and who will spend their time on higher-visibility activities and tasks that win them more attention. And you'll be their mule.
- mensetmanusman 4y agoThe trick is to say ‘ye’s but have their boss say no because your visible list of priorities is being disrupted (and their boss has talked to your boss). It’s a win-win to get leadership involved because then people who are in charge of your pay start using your name more.