I asked a guy in my team to do something that should only take 5min. He still hasn't done it, despite 3 prompts, after a day. What's the best way to address this constructively? (i am not his boss)

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either do it yourself, or figure out why he isn't willing to do a five minute task for you 🤔

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It's not just for me, he's like this with everything if my chats with colleagues are anything to go by. I've been specifically told by our boss not to do his job for him, which I agree with. Mostly I'm trying to figure out the best way to encourage the kid to work.

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If it were me, I would ask for his opinion on something. Could be unrelated to this task. See if that gets him engaging with you

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Ask if he needs help. genuinely. Good way to see if he really does, or if not, to remind him or see what issue is

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I did, he did. I gave him the help I could, and so did another colleague who actually knows more. The guy sat around for an hour and then went home. Now I have to stay late to do his job for him, and it'll take me more than the five minutes it should have taken him because I'm not an expert in his field, as he's supposed to be. My boss better be effing thankful >={

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I'm glad you asked. I'm sure he is too, kind & responsible of you.

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In situations like this I'd go over his head and copy my boss. Then his boss will either make his employee do the work or push back. Either way you'll show that you pushed and yet will get it done regardless.

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This is why I do things myself lol

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So it yourself give me a break

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