Carole_Martin]_Perfect_Phrases_for_the_Perfect_In

■“Sometimes I just have to admit that I will do whatever I
can but that one of the projects may be late. I find that atti-
tude makes a huge difference when there is a clash in pri-
orities. I am known for my cooperative spirit, and most
people will understand that I can do only so much. I have
never had a time when I couldn’t work out some kind of a
compromise.”
■“I have had to arrange a conference call with the two peo-
ple to discuss the priority of the projects. By putting it out
on the table and letting them both know the situation, I
have found people to be somewhat reasonable in giving
and taking. I think the important thing is to talk this type of
problem through rather than trying and failing. No one
wins in that situation, and everyone is disappointed. I am
big believer in open communications to solve problems.”