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RE: Contracting (an off-shoot from "Closed Group of Writers)
Subject:RE: Contracting (an off-shoot from "Closed Group of Writers) From:"Neumann, Eileen" <ENeuman -at- franklintempleton -dot- ca> To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- techwr-l -dot- com> Date:Thu, 3 Feb 2005 16:45:04 -0500
I think there's a distinction between having a good working relationship with co-workers and being friends. The first is necessary, even if you're a contractor. The second isn't.
Every time I've thought I have a problem with someone, and addressed it, I've been glad I did. It was never in my head. And it was also never about being best friends. The working relationship was strengthened because I've had a necessary chat. So many misunderstandings can happen easily.
My tech writing job depends a lot on working with other people to get information, to get sign offs, and to have a voice about the work. An unaddressed problem with another individual can hinder all of these.
Now I don't know about the person in the hall, specifically. The OP would have to link any discussion back to something work related.
Eileen Neumann
Business Rules and Procedures.
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From: Gene Kim-Eng [mailto:techwr -at- genek -dot- com]
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2005 3:14 PM
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Subject: Re: Contracting (an off-shoot from "Closed Group of Writers)
Because their professional survival depends upon it. You
just need to figure out a way to convince them of it.
Gene Kim-Eng
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>
> Of course it is. Why would anyone listen to you if they don't like you?
> Further, how do you get them to spend cash on new projects or to develop
> tools to help you manage large projects unless the employees with the
> budget think well of you and your recommendations?
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