[45]Give Out the Monumental Assignment
THE MONUMENTAL ASSIGNMENT begins with a simple question: What crucial projects have failed in recent years? Yes, failed. Make a quick list of these and now think about whom you could ask to be the next in line to give it a go. In fact, if you are looking for a great way to really challenge someone, assign them an account, an initiative, or some other project that simply did not work the last time it was attempted. Packaged in this simple concept can be a number of opportunities for growth and development. In fact, it can include any of the tips we have been writing about in one big developmental assignment. After all, there is risk of failure in oftentimes a visible way. Of course, there needs to be some ...
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