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October 12,2021 at 9:53PM UTC

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I work on a small team and can't help but feel that there are discussions between the manager and other team member(s) taking place that I'm not a part of. It's like there are areas of unspoken agreement, and I'm trying to figure out the ground rules. How to address this without coming off as paranoid?

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Shenelle S. LaPierreOctober 12,2021 at 11:42PM UTC
Are there any projects you all are working on as a team? If there are gaps or misunderstanding ask your manager to have a conversation to review any grey areas you feel left out of. Inquire about any written processes you can review to ensure you are aligned with your team. Explain you want to ensure your aligned with the current goals to ensure tasks are executed properly. Hope this helps.
AnonymousOctober 12,2021 at 11:53PM UTC
Gather concrete examples of legitimate questions and prior understanding or agreement that you aren't privy to. Bring them to your boss and ask.
Otherwise ignore feeling out of the loop until it causes issues