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rosa_heartlily) wrote2020-07-11 07:31 am
rosa_heartlily) wrote2020-07-11 07:31 am
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Timing...
So, I had the conversation with the central person who agreed with everything I said - but also pointed out that the attention of all the decision makers is on moving the University into the next academic year as smoothly as possible. However, I felt better for the rant and I've tasked myself with making a business case for a central PMO, part of which will focus on the greater efficiencies and cost savings to be achieved!
Sooo Corporate Bunny...
I'm also playing with the idea of developing the BAs, PMs and me as a 'sub-group'. We have 'Project Delivery Team' meetings that involve 12 people about half of whom never speak - how was that a productive hour for any of them? - and at least one person who quietly gets on with work whilst the meeting is in progress (a pet hate of mine but at least they come away feeling they've DONE something) - and the odd comment from 2 or 3 others - but are mostly me and the person who wants to be in charge of the whole thing politely butting heads (the only advantage they have over the person who used to be our team leader - you know, when we were an actual team - because that person wasn't as polite). Anyway, back to the sub-group (remember them?) - there are 5 of us, 3 of whom are new to the department. Our roles actually interlink with each other and support each other, so there is a lot of benefit to building an actual team there. It will also help with creating a bit of cohesion when we're all back in the office. My gamer colleague is much better at relationship-building than I am, so they and the newbies all did a lot of bonding before lockdown - and I don't just WANT to be part of the gang, I NEED to be for my role to work. So, I'm going to sound out gamer colleague next week, then sound the others out individually, then call a get together - and nothing formal, even, just a chance for us all to get to know each other a bit. Maybe some ice-breakers like '2 facts and 1 lie'? Anyway, it's just a thought.
And talking of gamer colleague, it still feels weird to have a sounding board. I've had that role for so many people over the years! But it's nice to be able to think, 'that's a thing I could do - is it at good idea?' and to ask them about it - and, usually, get a, 'yes! go for it!' response. I still miss Best Line Manager Ever - but I've grown more since they left.
I read an article yesterday about Lululemon - it sounded like a cult... Just sayin'...
Sooo Corporate Bunny...
I'm also playing with the idea of developing the BAs, PMs and me as a 'sub-group'. We have 'Project Delivery Team' meetings that involve 12 people about half of whom never speak - how was that a productive hour for any of them? - and at least one person who quietly gets on with work whilst the meeting is in progress (a pet hate of mine but at least they come away feeling they've DONE something) - and the odd comment from 2 or 3 others - but are mostly me and the person who wants to be in charge of the whole thing politely butting heads (the only advantage they have over the person who used to be our team leader - you know, when we were an actual team - because that person wasn't as polite). Anyway, back to the sub-group (remember them?) - there are 5 of us, 3 of whom are new to the department. Our roles actually interlink with each other and support each other, so there is a lot of benefit to building an actual team there. It will also help with creating a bit of cohesion when we're all back in the office. My gamer colleague is much better at relationship-building than I am, so they and the newbies all did a lot of bonding before lockdown - and I don't just WANT to be part of the gang, I NEED to be for my role to work. So, I'm going to sound out gamer colleague next week, then sound the others out individually, then call a get together - and nothing formal, even, just a chance for us all to get to know each other a bit. Maybe some ice-breakers like '2 facts and 1 lie'? Anyway, it's just a thought.
And talking of gamer colleague, it still feels weird to have a sounding board. I've had that role for so many people over the years! But it's nice to be able to think, 'that's a thing I could do - is it at good idea?' and to ask them about it - and, usually, get a, 'yes! go for it!' response. I still miss Best Line Manager Ever - but I've grown more since they left.
I read an article yesterday about Lululemon - it sounded like a cult... Just sayin'...