Category Archives: Office Politics

What Situations Should You Handle in Person?

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Bart Leahy

It’s been a while since I covered situations that should be handled in person vs. some form of remote technology, but the topic remains relevant as our technological toys continue to multiply and take over more of our lives. I’m … Continue reading →

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Friend, Foe, or Both? Life in the Government Contracting World

Posted on August 12, 2019 by Bart Leahy

One thing that struck me as curious when I started working for a defense contractor was how other companies could be competitors on some proposals and partner (prime or sub) contractors on others. I’ll try to explain why this happens … Continue reading →

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Handling Last-Minute Requests

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Bart Leahy

We all get them, even if we’re not technical writers in our professions. Is there a sensible way to deal with last-minute requests? Fortunately, yes. Is there such a thing as hard-and-fast rule that covers every situation? Alas, no. But … Continue reading →

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Playing the Game

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Bart Leahy

When I was in my early to mid-twenties, I was often sarcastic, dismissive of manager opinions, and expecting to advance by people naturally recognizing how brilliant I was. In short, I was a smart-@$$, entitled, pain in the neck. I … Continue reading →

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Do You Need a Diplomacy Filter?

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Bart Leahy

Sometime in my twenties, I started realizing that people could get hurt or offended by my choice of words in a business document. I wasn’t insulting people (deliberately) or using vulgar language. I was, however, not always aware of some … Continue reading →

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