Tentatively asked to be on a PM project, but a second manager asked me to do a functional role. I want to be building skills, how can I push off the first role?

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Ugh just say straight up that the 2nd role is a better fit for your career path and you've discussed with your CC, and then drop some leadership names, all good to go

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Leave Accenture

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What acn1 said. Don't be overly flexible

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