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Crossings

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Crossings

check ins suck. and they are exhausting. and they breed poor results. There are two ways to keep track of work you depend on but don't do yourself. You can go to it, or you can arrange for it to come to you. Almost everyone starts with the first, and most people never notice there's a second. The first way is chasing. You assign something, wait, and then ask how it's going. When the answer is vague you ask again. It's what managers are taught to do, and what most people do with anyone whose work they need, whether that's a direct report, a contractor, a cofounder, or a vendor. It feels…

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