| A good engineer gives his boss an answer one day before the question is asked. | |
It needs: |
ANTICIPATION and INITIATIVE. |
| When your boss needs information ask him in what detail he wants it and when. | |
It results in: |
EFFICIENCY and good TIMING. |
| Do not reinvent the wheel, find out first whether your idea has been used before. | |
It avoids: |
WASTE of TIME and DISAPPOINTMENT. |
| If you do not know, then ask. | |
It avoids: |
WASTE of TIME and SUB-OPTIMUM SOLUTIONS. |
If you want to INFORM your boss then give him:
A 15 SECOND SUMMARY.
If you want your boss to APPROVE an action then give him:
A ONE PAGE EXPLANATION.
If you want to ANNOY your boss then give him:
A 40 PAGE REPORT.