46 Explaining (2/2)
”As far as the Intel Division and Punishment Division goes come up with a solid plan for how they will function and show me. I have confidence in your abilities.”
We exited the room and walked over to another one were the Lieutenants were waiting to havea discussion with us. As I expected many of the Lieutenants had complaints and took issue with the changes I had proposed. To my surprise Morrow did not use a domineering forceful tone to quell their arguments. He allowed me to defend my reasons and when a Lieutenant and I simply could not reach an agreement he would put his weight behind my decision. It was obvious he was experienced in managing people and the way he shifted his tone and strategy when addressing certain people was very effective. I took mental notes since these would be skills I had to develop to lead in the future.
In the end I was able to calm most of the Lieutenants concerns. They were still upset about my promise to be open about who would be a Lieutenant. However, I explained that we would be expanding as we grow and that as long as they performed well it was unlikely I would replace them. Eventually the conversation headed to what personnel would go where and Morrow and I got ready to leave since this was not an issue we needed to be involved in. As we were leaving Ward and Barry got up and came over.
Ward looked at me and said, ”It will be..... interesting... to work with you.”
He lightly chuckled and stuck out his hand. Cold chills involuntarily went down my spine as I shook it. He then left the room. For obvious reasons, Wards personnel would not need changing therefor he also didn't need to be part of the conversation. I just wish I had someone in his Division that could leak me information. The idea of Ward out there plotting god knows what made me nervous.
Barry came up to me nervously and asked, ”How should I select personnel?”
I laughed and said, ”Don't worry about it Barry I will come up with a selection exam that people will have to pass to be in your Division. I need you to take charge and step into your leadership role. You are a Lieutenant now.”
I patted him on the shoulder. Barry seemed to straighten up and shake loose a little of his weak personality after that.
He responded, ”Of course, I won't let you down.”
”Good! Meet me at the Captain's Manor in a few days I will need you to be in charge of the selection process after I create the format for the exam.”
”Understood!”
Barry walked away in much better spirits.
I then walked out of the room with Morrow.
As we walked I sighed, ”I will be busy the next few days.”
Morrow laughed, ”I'm sure you can handle it.”
We parted ways after leaving the building and I went back to the Captain's Manor. There was only a few hours of daylight left. The meeting with the Lieutenants had taken most of the day.