On Being Put On The Spot at Work
Being prepared at work always makes sense. Whether you're presenting an idea to a customer, a boss, or a colleague, knowing what you want to communicate, and how you want to communicate it, works a lot better than "winging it." At least that's been my experience. However, every once in a while you may find yourself put "on the spot." With no time to prepare, and little time to think, someone asks for your input or opinion. Even someone like me, who makes it a point to always be prepared, can be caught off guard. For example, an employer required attendance at a training session with outside "experts" designed to foster cooperation among colleagues. They made us play games that were, to put it mildly, juvenile and idiotic. Without wasting time on details, I'll just say that once or twice I really had no idea how to react during some of he exercises. Indeed, I felt "naked," having no clue what to do or say. The "game...