Category Archives: Office Politics

Other Duties as Assigned

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Bart Leahy

You see it in the job description: “other duties as assigned.” You assume it’s boilerplate language. I mean, how outlandish could those other duties actually be? As someone whose career has seen its share of unusual jobs, I can say … Continue reading →

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Balancing Work Load

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Bart Leahy

It’s been a while since I talked about this, but as I get to closer to starting school, it’s important that I recall how to balance my work load to make sure everything gets done. My approach is not the … Continue reading →

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Putting on Your Lawyer Hat

Posted on April 8, 2021 by Bart Leahy

One rare occasions, I’ve provided an initial “lawyer’s eye” review of small business documents. This has occurred simply because I have a general idea of the sorts of things lawyers will nitpick. That said, whenever I’ve reviewed business agreements, employment … Continue reading →

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Who’s in Charge if You’ve Got an Emergency?

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Bart Leahy

Emergencies can appear out of nowhere, even during a pandemic. One day you’re operating under the “new normal,” the next day a subject matter expert calls in sick or the program manager is dragged into a meeting just as a … Continue reading →

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“Bring Me a Rock” Revisited

Posted on December 28, 2020 by Bart Leahy

One of the most popular posts on this blog is my “Bring Me a Rock” anecdote. I don’t pretend to understand why this is so, but the internet is a fickle place. It’s been a while since I wrote the … Continue reading →

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