Here is the transcript from a recent "chat session" I had with our HR Leader:
Quyen: Hi Anthony, i want to talk to you about the stretch assignment
Anthony: hi. ok. i'm at the airpor t about to board my flight but i'm ok to chat for for a few minutes though
Quyen: thanks, it is about the stretch assignment on marketing. i need you to supervise our emerging leaders to work on it
Anthony: what do you need me to do? are there guidelines?
Quyen: i sent a note to you all on 11 Dec
Anthony: yes I read this. but are there specific guidelines?
Quyen: you could appoint a team leader
Anthony: do we have a ppt presentation or something which outlines what the initiative is all about? what are the desired outcomes?
Quyen: yes, the outcomes would be marketing activities to promote services
Quyen: there is no specific guidelines
Anthony: what are the goals of this assignment? How will we know if we have achieved it or not?
Quyen: marketing activities to promote services.
Anthony: is there more info than this?
Quyen: it is like a small project
Anthony: so in terms of a goal ... you know the SMART principle to goals right? a goal needs to to be Specific, Measurable, Achievable etc ...? what are the specifics of this assignment and how would we measure (or even know) if it was achieved?
Quyen: let me know if you could manage your time to supervise the team
Anthony: yes. i can manage my time. the only thing missing is the guidelines. is this a global initiative?
Quyen: yes. just treat it like a small project. about marketing.
Anthony: ok. thanks for clarifying it.
Quyen: you're welcome [smiley face]
Anthony: we can talk more tomorrow as i'm about to board a flight
Quyen: thanks anthony. this sounds great. [smiley face]
I'm fucked.
