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