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[quote=Anonymous]Managers perspective:  Sometimes overly type-A achievers miss the nuance in project management. You are given a target - and you set out to conquer that goal, right now, faster than required, and checking every box with zero variation.

In school this was a good thing, study for the test and get an A. The higher you go up the ladder in business, the less this attribute is seen as a positive.  Showing that you can achieve is good; knowing the boundaries, priority, or how to adjust tone/pace/projects/influence stakeholders are more important.

I was this person in my early 20s. I managed this person a few times in my career. Now I mentor.

You are thinking “look at me! I’m so proactive. I’m crushing it ! Look I’m talking to execs to get my project done early!” And your boss is thinking “why don’t they understand this is my 15th priority on the list. And you are threatening my credibility with leadership by making it appear that I don’t understand priorities and am giving bad direction.”

Your manager should have pulled you aside and been more constructive in feedback. Best way to handle it next time is to say “I’m interested in understanding how project fits into companies objectives. How would you prioritize this?”

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