What’s really going on On the surface, this might seem like an executive trying to sneak her own pet projects into your team’s tightly scoped work plan. But if you take this executive at her word, her motivation is excitement, not sabotage. If an executive is taking the time to come to you and express her excitement about a specific feature—even if it’s one that you are not currently planning to build—this is a great opportunity for you to better understand her priorities and how they align with your team’s priorities.
