Being discreet

Some things can't be shared.

But I am thinking, if it can't how do you learn from it and move on? What's the hush hush? Why do upper management always do things discreetly?

When we get there, we will know why.





























(abstract was taken from sphere advisor AG)

 

Point no. 1. People in this office need to be INTELLIGENT, OUTSPOKEN and able to respectfully disagree with and challenge the CEO. checked.

 

Point no 2. The function should be a facilitating, not a controlling or enforcing function. They should be able to flag issues in a way that doesn't unduly upset people and at times resolve them in a helpful and discreet manner. progressing 5%.

 

Point no 3. must ensure people who understand issues vital to the CEO's ability to make sound decisions can get access to him. checked.

 

Point no 4. They are diplomats, explaining, negotiating where needed and sensing the mood and developments among relevant parties. half way there.

 

Point no 5. They are independent thinkers, whose fierce loyalty to the CEO leads them not to want to "please" so much as to do everything to make the CEO more effective. so very checked!

 

Point no 6. They are not the line, their job is not to control or interfere with the line. checked.

 

Point no 7. A well-run CEO office can greatly improve the reliability and performance of the CEO's decision making. This is where the stress comes from. 0% at this moment. The decision source came from many angles!

 

 

 

Why some things need to be discreet? Working with the CEO means working in a world that has its own, very specific rules and protocols. Do we have protocols? is not as tightly as in GLC, maybe I should create one.