Sometimes we have difficulty in getting people who don't work for us to respond to us. This is especially true (and sensitive) when these people are over us in organizational authority.
One possible way of dealing with someone whose approval or response is necessary for me to continue with my work is to phrase your request like this:
"Unless I hear from you by Friday noon, here is what I'm going to do. If you want me to change or cancel this action, just let me know."
Often others are unaware of the impact their response time has on our work schedules. This gives them the opportunity to weigh in to adjust or postpone your action, while assuring you a response that will keep your workflow current.
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