https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-do-you-get-staff-to-work-with-and-for-you <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I know that I am not the only Company Commander with issues with higher headquarters. What is the tactful way to get higher staff to work with and for you? We have issues getting packets processed for simple actions and a bigger issue with packets not being processed that are already time consuming with some not being looked at for almost a year (or lost). I have tried the chain of command and had them address the staff section, but nothing has changed. It is growing tiresome. The only worse thing than a passionate Company Commander is one that just does not care. I do not want to give up hope. Mon, 07 Apr 2014 18:17:04 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-do-you-get-staff-to-work-with-and-for-you <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I know that I am not the only Company Commander with issues with higher headquarters. What is the tactful way to get higher staff to work with and for you? We have issues getting packets processed for simple actions and a bigger issue with packets not being processed that are already time consuming with some not being looked at for almost a year (or lost). I have tried the chain of command and had them address the staff section, but nothing has changed. It is growing tiresome. The only worse thing than a passionate Company Commander is one that just does not care. I do not want to give up hope. LTC Private RallyPoint Member Mon, 07 Apr 2014 18:17:04 -0400 2014-04-07T18:17:04-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-do-you-get-staff-to-work-with-and-for-you?n=96347&urlhash=96347 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Have you spent much time developing personal relationships with the staff?  As a staff officer myself I sometimes feel like the reverse of your story is true so I go out of my way to develop relationships with not only the Company Commanders, but the XOs, 1st Sergeants, and PLs.  I found that these relationships go a long way to smoothing out processes both ways.  Maybe spend a little time weekly with the staff, especially the ones who don't play nice with you right now.  You don't have to become friends, but familiarity goes a long way; a heck of a lot further than getting higher to point fingers around.  Make the team a team, don't divide it by fostering a staff vs. company mentality.  The first step to resolution might take some humble pie on your part, because they don't sound to be interested in eating some themselves just yet. CPT Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 08 Apr 2014 00:31:49 -0400 2014-04-08T00:31:49-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/how-do-you-get-staff-to-work-with-and-for-you?n=96396&urlhash=96396 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Show that you will work with and for them as well and they will follow you through what ever comes up.  Has always worked for me Sir CSM Private RallyPoint Member Tue, 08 Apr 2014 04:25:10 -0400 2014-04-08T04:25:10-04:00 2014-04-07T18:17:04-04:00