Convincing Purchasing that your project comes first

Hi, This is ArLyne Diamond again (www.DiamondAssociates.net)  I am ths week’s guest blogger, and I think this is my third or fourth time to do so.  BUT, I don’t see my name on the list of guest bloggers – oh well…. Here;’s my blog for today:

Scenario I:

Jose Bive was Project Manater of three very improtant projects, each having tight deadlines and he was in a spot.  He wanted to succeed because he beleived that success in all three was the key to the promotion and raise he coveted.  But, he was completely over-worked and exhausted.

 

Luca Carlisle was driving him crazy.  She was an important performer on Poejct #2 and yet she constantly came to him complaining about the lack of cooperation she was receiving from the purchasing department.  No matter how often she remindd them that she needed parts in order to complete her portion of the project, they “shined her one” telling her she ws in the queue and would get her parts when her turn came.

Jose’s response was to tell Luca to “use your charm” and “stop bugging me”.  He warned her that it was her responsibility not his to make sure she got what she needed from others in the organization.

Wait for tomorrow for Scenario II. 

 

 

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ArLyne Diamond

Multi-faceted like a Diamond, ArLyne Diamond, Ph.D. is internationally known for her consulting which enables people to get the most out of themselves and others. She is a consultant, educator, trainer and noted public speaker. Dr. Diamond has had two of her books published, well over 200 articles and is frequently quoted by others. (Google ArLyne Diamond for a partial list.) She appears regularly on radio and TV as a content expert. Her clients range in industry, size, and success. From New York to California, From USA to Europe, Israel and Asia, she deals with all issues that enable people to work more effectively with each other. She has been successfully consulting to high tech and low tech companies, manufacturing facilities, retail and professional practices, government agencies, and sales organizations for well over twenty years. In addition, she is a highly acclaimed Professor of Management, Marketing and Psychology courses, having taught at several universities and colleges throughout California. ArLyne works with CEOs, leaders and managers individually and in groups. Her content ranges from all issues related to leading and managing people, processes, products and programs to strategy and tactics for individual professional development. In addition, she counsels, trains and coaches people dealing with issues of diversity, discrimination, sexual harassment, conflict and change. Known to be warm, witty and highly practical, clients find her approach refreshing and useful. She is well received at all levels in a company, and her evaluations of her workshops and courses are consistently outstanding. Dr. Diamond founded Diamond Associates in 1981. Information can be found by visiting her website: www.DiamondAssociates.net. She can be reached by e-mail at ArLyneD@aol.com, or by telephoning 408-554-0110 or e-mailing ArLyne@DiamondAssociates.net.
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