I’m partnering with someone who is supposed to be senior, but not bringing any thinking or progress to the table. We’ve had a full day and no updates to our deck. I’ve tried subtly suggesting he step it up, it’s not working. How do I get the most out of him? What’s my play here?

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AD. Curious, do you think it makes a difference?

We’re both senior enough we should be able to update a deck, be it write-ups, adding swipe, or design, without needing hand holding.

Schedule times to get together and talk live… “let’s think on our own for a bit and meet up at (time) to discuss ideas and brainstorm some more”

Yup, I’ve been direct about this. But day after day, they only work when we’re on the phone together. Which means I’m talking and can’t focus on writing. I say let’s make some progress separately and we’ll catch up later. And when we get back together, not one update has been made to the deck. I’ve been clear that I have other work and we need to make some progress separately. What I need is a very different approach or very different set of expectations.

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