If you can, put together a list of questions you have (and perhaps ask your colleagues as well, so it isnβt just you asking). Find out from your boss or HR how you and your colleagues can understand more about this change, which is likely to impact your roles and, potentially, your future with the company. It may just be the reminder they need to communicate much, much more.
In my performance review, I asked my boss whether the company would support me to do a course to further my career. He said yes, and allowed me to enrol in an expensive leadership course. When I later mentioned the study material had been sent in PDF files, he instructed me to email it to everyone in the office. I feel completely let down. I showed initiative and was prepared to put the study and time in, and now I feel like it was an absolute waste of my time. What do you advise?
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That really is appalling behaviour from your boss and would most likely be in breach of intellectual property laws and the agreement you signed with the training provider. The crazy thing is, it is highly unlikely anyone who receives large PDF files without any context will gain any benefit from them. All your boss has done is undermine the great decision he originally made, which was to reward you with this career development opportunity β a stupid decision.
That said, donβt throw this opportunity away. You are still the person enrolled in this course, and it is only you who will have it on your resume forever. Given the company has paid for the course, take every advantage and excel. Use what you learn to find a better job where you (and copyright laws) are respected.
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