How to make lemonade

Somebody has to do it, and that somebody could turn out to be you. When you are assigned a project or task that seems unimportant or one that could be headed for failure, you have some choices.

You could try to convince your boss that you are the wrong person for the job. Assigned to head up plans for a service awards dinner, you could say you know nothing about event planning, food, or entertainment. You might convince the boss to pick someone else, but it would hardly be a feather in your cap.

Sometimes the unwanted project is one that seems destined to be a failure, one that couldn’t produce the results the company wants. When that happens, it’s important to keep your boss informed about progress or lack thereof all along the line.

In many cases, you will be recognized for your diligence and efforts even if the project fails.

When life gives you lemons, the old saying goes, make lemonade.