There are many times in which a person has asked me how to do something. At which point I would provide step-by-step instructions. Depending on the situation, I may even provide screenshots. There are many times when I ask a person how to do something, and the person may provide vague instructions on how to complete the task. In situations such as these, I follow up to ensure that I completed the work in a way that meets the requestor’s expectations, and I follow up to make sure that my process is correct.
Everyone is not a good communicator or teacher. I find that this frustrates me but at the same time I am developing a new skill; being able to work in the unknown or gray space. I am a data analyst by nature. I want to have information available to make the best-informed decision, all the time. However, life is not like that oftentimes, and I must create a solution or guess the problem in which I am solving. There are many questions in dealing with the unknown, such as if I am asking the right questions, am I solving the problem management wants me to solve? The good thing is that I have been exercising this muscle for a little while. Operating in the unknown. This means that I am very talented at guessing the problem and creating a solution.
Some days I sit back and think how is it that people are in the positions in which they are. To me, a lead should at minimal be able to communicate effectively. I have found that there are people that are simply not good communicators, thus making them inefficient instructors and leaders. I continue to pray for those that lead teams and pray for my patience and understanding. I pray that I remain gifted and able to guess what is needed and come up with solutions. Life and people are interesting.
Disencumbering my Chains 