Imagine a situation in which your managers disagree about how to handle a request from a client. One manager tells you to respond by telling them your team is on it. The other manager tells you to respond without committing to anything.

You’re stuck between a rock and a hard place, right? Either way you’re going to piss someone off.

We sit down with our CEO for 15 minutes each week to get practical business advice so we can advance in our careers. On this episode we learn what to do if your managers disagree…

Key Takeaways

• You’re responsible for clarity around your work
• When you join a new team, ask for the standards
• Provide neutral information and ask for your managers to provide clarity on next steps
• Protect your butt: make sure you have everything in writing