What to do when no written sign-offs?

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February 27,2024 at 4:15AM UTC

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What to do when no written sign-offs? I've worked with a few bosses who don't sign-off via email. Sometimes, I've relied on their verbal sign-offs and followed-up with documentation via email. But recently, a leader said that she didn't sign-off even with that step. What do you do if you're on a time-sensitive high-priority project, leaders won't sign-off via email, and you feel you're being scapegoated and have been asked not to report on project or talk to any stakeholders where you could clear up where the project is pending?

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AnonymousFebruary 27,2024 at 4:26AM UTC
You copy everyone and let them know you won't be making the deliverable deadline as you are still waiting for sign off from xxx.
AnonymousFebruary 27,2024 at 3:33PM UTC
Exactly this! I worked for a group like that and when they realized that you won't do the final work they will get it eventually.
AnonymousFebruary 27,2024 at 3:39PM UTC
Believe me that person does not want to be the reason deliverables aren't executed.