| Does the idea of managing your boss seem like a | | | | Rather than grumbling how much pressure you have |
| paradoxical concept? If it does, then think again. It is | | | | on your shoulders, it is best to talk to him straight. |
| said that "if you do not manage your boss, the boss | | | | Tell him what kind of work you would prefer. It |
| cannot manage you". Research shows that the main | | | | might seem like a futile idea to begin with but this is |
| reason behind many employees quitting is because of | | | | the stepping stone to a mature and understanding |
| the unhealthy relation that they share with their | | | | relationship with your boss. Learn to respect the fact |
| bosses. It is also said that people do not quit jobs, | | | | that your boss will never come to know what you |
| rather they quit their bosses. Sometimes the | | | | want until you make it a point to tell him directly. |
| responsibilities bogging the managers down may | | | | However, do not be disheartened if the strategy |
| make them forget that the people working under | | | | does not work out from the beginning. Be patient. |
| them are humans too. So, if you need to work in | | | | 3. Remain committed to your boss. |
| tandem, you have to get your relation with your | | | | No matter how irritating a piece of work might seem, |
| boss straight. Still wondering how? Read on. | | | | if you follow through as you are supposed to, you |
| The kind of roles that the bosses play today is | | | | will win your boss's vote for sure. Remaining |
| completely different from the kinds that they played | | | | nonchalant and shrugging work are surefire signs of |
| in the days of yore. Responsibilities as well as | | | | getting into your boss's mental "non-working |
| priorities have undergone a sea-change. If you feel | | | | workers" chart. It is in the best interests of every |
| that your boss is a monster who refuses to listen to | | | | body if people start co-operating and working |
| you and is hell-bent on making your life as difficult as | | | | towards the company's goals rather than harboring |
| it comes, you are not alone. Everyday, thousands of | | | | petty rivalries. |
| employees seek the services of counselors both | | | | 3. Provide solutions and not problems. |
| inside the office as well as outside it. The most | | | | Instead of constantly hounding your boss with |
| frequent complaints are extremely high stress levels | | | | umpteen problems, try providing solutions sometimes. |
| due to bad relationships with bosses. People spend | | | | This will help bolster faith in you. No one likes to be |
| considerable amount of time in their offices. In fact, | | | | served with a platter of problems everyday. A work |
| the better half of the day is spent there. If you do | | | | well done is definitely your credit so try and solve as |
| not share a rapport with your seniors and colleagues, | | | | much as you possibly can on your very own. |
| you are making life difficult for everyone. Is there a | | | | 4. Be attentive. |
| way out of the catch-22 situation? Can you be | | | | Remember that your boss has more experience and |
| productive yet share a healthy bonding with your | | | | does actually know more than you do. Learn to listen |
| senior? The answer, fortunately, is yes! All we need | | | | to his advice and act out accordingly. Never start |
| to do is follow some easy steps and keep in mind | | | | office with a notion that the boss's job is to make |
| that when one thing goes out of hand, another is | | | | your life hell. He is just doing his job by being harsh |
| waiting for your approval. It does not mean that you | | | | on you. Meeting the company's goals is his |
| indulge in job-hopping. It just means that with a little | | | | responsibility and not doing so lends him a bad name. |
| effort, things could be made better and peace can | | | | Respect him as well as his advice. |
| prevail. Managing your boss well so that he can | | | | 5. Find out what your boss prefers. |
| manage you better is what is needed. | | | | While some may like written reports, some may |
| The following 7 tips will help you to manage your | | | | favor to talk it out straight. Find out what he likes |
| boss better: | | | | and value his preferences. Contrary to popular belief, |
| 1. Never gossip with anybody about your boss. | | | | constantly rubbing him the wrong way is not how |
| Although gossiping about how cruel your boss is to | | | | you should go about it. Every work place has a |
| your co-workers might seem to be best way to | | | | culture that must be respected and adhered to. |
| vent your frustration, trust me, it is not. Gossip has a | | | | Presenting reports in a manner he prefers helps you |
| tendency to leak. It gives away a very negative | | | | in the long run. |
| impression. Your boss will surely lose faith in you | | | | 7. Remember that your boss is human. |
| forever in case he gets to hear about this. You may | | | | A job at the top end of the spectrum is lonely and |
| end up jeopardising your future prospects in the | | | | wrought with responsibilities. Forgive your boss for |
| company if you get labeled as a motor-mouth. | | | | being cranky at times. He too, after all, is human. |
| 2. Talk to him straight. | | | | |