How would you handle this? (work related)

[glw]

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[alabasterangel]

I'd threaten to decapitate.

[MyName]

Did the Director send the reply to you, or reply to the Dean and she forwarded it to you?

If it's the former, I would reply to him something like - "Thank you for the [shit that was due 2 weeks ago]. I have been trying to reach you about this all month, could you please confirm if you were receiving my emails? Just want to make sure this doesn't happen again next year."

ETA:  I don't think HR would do anything, but you could complain to his boss since he is not completing a task for which he is responsible anywhere close to on time.

[sapphire bou]

I would start with asking your boss to have a conversation with the Director's VP. Supply your Dean with a timeline of when (and how many times) you communicated with the Director and how many years this has been happening. That way your boss has a strong case. The VP needs to know when their people aren't cooperating.

If it is not resolved next year, perhaps be very pointed in your initial communication the next year. I don't think this is an issue that should be reported to HR.

[sapphire bou]

Feb 13, 2015 12:28:59 GMT -5 MyName said:

If it's the former, I would reply to him something like - "Thank you for the [shit that was due 2 weeks ago]. I have been trying to reach you about this all month, could you please confirm if you were receiving my emails? Just want to make sure this doesn't happen again next year."

Ooo... that's good too!

[glw]

Feb 13, 2015 12:28:59 GMT -5 MyName said:

Did the Director send the reply to you, or reply to the Dean and she forwarded it to you?

Dean sent email and cc'd me, Director replied-all, so we both got the reply.

[theatre4life]

I would reply-all that to that e-mail with what MyName said above, making sure the Director is getting it, and what you need to do to avoid being two weeks late next year. (I know it's not your fault, but if you can take a proactive approach, it usually helps.)

[darkling_glory]

I wish I knew the answer to this. I'd probably just be annoyed every year.

I like advice to respond with a thank you and double checking the email. Although, I'd probably cc your boss on it too.

[MyName]

Feb 13, 2015 12:36:21 GMT -5 glw said:

Feb 13, 2015 12:28:59 GMT -5 MyName said:

Did the Director send the reply to you, or reply to the Dean and she forwarded it to you?

Dean sent email and cc'd me, Director replied-all, so we both got the reply.

Reply all!

Dean already knows this is an issue, and Director needs to be called out (in a professional, helpful way). 

Then next year, as soon as he missed the deadline, escalate to his boss.

[lexxasaurus]

Yep, I'm all about reply all, something like MN suggested. "I'm not sure you were receiving my requests so I'd like to verify this is the best way to reach you about these in the future. Thanks!"

[Deleted]

I would start cc'ing your boss on the first email that you said out and see if that gets a faster response.

ETA: cc boss on ALL emails but start right away.  Don't wait until after the deadline.

[glw]

Thanks, everyone!

[glw]

Feb 13, 2015 13:31:47 GMT -5 @kjewell said:

I would start cc'ing your boss on the first email that you said out and see if that gets a faster response.

ETA: cc boss on ALL emails but start right away.  Don't wait until after the deadline.

I looked back and I did cc my boss on all my requests. 

[jennynumbers]

I would also CC director's boss in follow-up emails. Maybe not the initial request, but the others that follow.

I am also a firm believer in going face to face to get shit done, even if it is out of your way. Granted, I am not in the academic world and it's nothing for me to pop into the VPs office. If at all possible, have a follow-up visit instead of an email. Ask him point blank when you can expect it. Follow-up again with an email (To cover your ass) saying "I just wanted to confirm with you that I should expect be expecting your report by X day."