Assumptions Afternoon
The assumptions and the mind-reading are still rampant at work. Co-designing is the answer – if you’re brave enough
It’s been a while since I heard anybody do that old joke about Assume making an Ass out of U and Me. And yet still it goes on.
I’m still seeing people in meetings without a clear purpose. Still coaching people whose leaders haven’t talked about expectations. Still working with teams who haven’t figured out how they can best get on together.
For goodness sake people, stop it!
Trust yourselves enough to co-design your desired outcomes together. Talk together about what’s needed. Ask what’s expected of you. And make sure you help others be clear about what you expect of them. Have a conversation with your teammates about how you all work together. Plan collaboratively.
Do. Not. Assume.
As usual, please leave me a comment if they’re still open below, or tweet me @NickRobCoach. What drives you mad about the assumptions people make? What are your top tips for being more collaborative about what’s expected?
