Assumptions to Survive By

Notes from The Cube: The following assumptions were derived from watching Dan the Hyper-Active Boss Man in action for the past year. They were not Dan's assumptions...

Do not assume that everyone thinks the same as you do.

Do not assume that facts matter no matter what.

When you speak out, do not assume that anyone in Power particularly wants to hear.

When you make it a Me vs Someone Else choice, do not assume that everyone likes you.

When you Take On someone in Power, do not assume that everyone who agrees with you will rally behind you.

When you are not the captain, do not assume that there is no "i" in "Team".

Do not assume that an objective decision will be made.

Do not assume that your report was read.

Do not assume that the comments made were considered more than 60 seconds before they were expressed.

Do not assume that anyone remembers what was discussed at the last meeting.