What does your boss want from you?
Some bosses prefer you tell them only good news.
Some bosses insist that whenever you bring them a problem you need to also bring a fix for the problem.
Some bosses are more interested in your information being timely - news - whether it's good or bad, whether you've got a solution to go with it, or not.
Some bosses want you to ask for permission; others want to be updated after-the-fact. Some bosses want to know your underlying strategy; others only want to know if things didn't work out as planned. Some bosses are more relaxed early in the morning; others prefer late in the evening.
Many bosses prefer you to send important messages via email. Others prefer you to send them via voicemail.
Many bosses prefer you to implement sweeping changes. Others prefer you to implement incremental ones.
Many bosses prefer you minimize problems by anticipating them. Others prefer you minimize problems by responding alertly to them.
What does your boss want from you? Clearly, you need to know.
Some bosses insist that whenever you bring them a problem you need to also bring a fix for the problem.
Some bosses are more interested in your information being timely - news - whether it's good or bad, whether you've got a solution to go with it, or not.
Some bosses want you to ask for permission; others want to be updated after-the-fact. Some bosses want to know your underlying strategy; others only want to know if things didn't work out as planned. Some bosses are more relaxed early in the morning; others prefer late in the evening.
Many bosses prefer you to send important messages via email. Others prefer you to send them via voicemail.
Many bosses prefer you to implement sweeping changes. Others prefer you to implement incremental ones.
Many bosses prefer you minimize problems by anticipating them. Others prefer you minimize problems by responding alertly to them.
What does your boss want from you? Clearly, you need to know.
Labels: Success at Work
posted by Barry Zweibel at 7:35 AM
1 Comments:
After 21 years with the same boss, his expectations change from minute to minute, case to case, with a seeming attempt to trip you up and make you seem incompetent. Documenting waht I've done, trusting my professional judgement, and peer support keeps me sane. Positive client feedback is most important.
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