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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think you have your answer. If he's got it covered and doesn't want to hear from you then nothing to say. [/quote]
So I can shut up or leave? Are they really my only two options? Genuine question. I just feel this place has so much potential, it kills me to leave it untapped. [/quote]

I'm a boss.  you sound immature.

go to your boss with SOLUTIONS to a problem, that YOU can implement.  never go just to complain or tell him how he should improve the process.  I hate Monday morning quarterbacks.  I love and promote my employees who take ownership of a problem and fix it.[/quote]
This is kind of funny given the details of my situation. You are probably a good boss, I'll give you that. Here's an example: CEO: boss, what's your strategy for the next 5-10 years? Boss: I'm not sure I'll ask my team. Me: boss: I've put together a proposal for aligning our capabilities with the broader communities goals and developing the necessary relationships to capitalize on those areas. Boss: you're thinking way too far outside the box. I've got it covered.

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I'm a supervisor and could barely follow your proposal.  It's too theoretical. I don't want to hear about aligning capabilities and relationships.  When people come to me with specifics, that's what I appreciate.  Problem: our server is disorganized.  Newer attorneys can't find the info and motions they need.  Solution from you that would make me grateful:  here's a plan for organizing our information.  I think I would need x hours and y staff to carry it out.  Me: amazing, you're the lead on this project, and I'll ask y to work with you. (You would get lots of credit for this work and I'd seek to promote you soon).[/quote]

+1.  Lay out the problem specifically and the solution.  Don't referencing aligning capabilities and goals.[/quote]

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