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