(Let me make it clear that at my current gig, folks are very professional, own their actions, but bandwidth is at a real premium.  At my last full time gig there was a tendency for some to avoid accountability; I'm sensitive about being on schedule, and delivering on time.)

I used to seriously annoy certain people at my last full time job.   I think I'm mildly annoying a few people at my current gig, but thankfully, they appreciate it.
 
I have this problem. If I say I'm going to get something done, or get assigned something, I will get it done. Or you, my manager, will know precisely why I could not accomplish.  And woe be to those who try to avoid giving me deliverables.   The worst thing someone I don't report to can do is ignore me, or tell me I don't need something I know is relevant to my deliverables.  At my last full-time job, I spent more time than I should have in a manager's office explaining the obstacles that shouldn't have existed. 

Now, if my manager is saying "stop", I stop, no problem.  OK, I have to admit, if I feel passionately that will cause problems, I'll discuss it with my manager.  But I'll accept their decision.  Manager trumps peer every time.

I nag nicely, but I cover my assets. I keep track of when I ask for stuff, and when it's promised.  The closer to deadlines, or the closer to critical stoppage, the more assertively I'll remind folks of what I need.  If I have a means of doing it myself, I will. If I miss a deadline, it's not from lack of trying.

Why am I writing this post? Because a lot of nagging paid off the last two days.  I have a week and a half left, so it's a big relief to not feel the pressure I was feeling a week ago.  I hate missing deadlines.  And I hate not wrapping up projects completely, with a nice bow around a completion report so any remaining questions have documented answers. 

 I'm in my über-organized happy place right now.