
148 • Program Management in Defense and High Tech Environments
you could have easily embarrassed him. e fact that you refrained from
doing so is a credit to your relationship building. People at the meeting
who know the story behind the late board will also respect your restraint.
If you had “taken a shot,” your aggression would be remembered for a
long time. e goal should always be to work to get folks to collaborate
with you. is may be somewhat odious if you feel that you are getting
substandard support from some of your team members, but those issues
should be addressed one-on-one, not in front of your mutual boss and not
in front of ...