“The Boss & You”

i There is no magic stick available, nor written in any book so as to how best you can manage your bosses.

Approach to the boss is important, they are people and had a lot of experience of past, follows the rules of engagement they have been taught, considering the facts it’s becomes all the more important to know about there past experiences and take things accordingly.

One of the possibility which researchers talk about is that sometime Big bosses are mystified by layers of misinformation, gossip and fantasy about who and what they are. In this case the essential point is that sub-ordinate should filter out the noise and make its own independent analysis and keep it till yourself and align its own strengths and weaknesses with his real needs. You may later adjust it according to the pretty sounding objectives outlined in corporate brochures.

For example – You may be good at working under pressure, but hate detail planning. While it may seem necessary to appear structured and systematic if your boss likes order, always look for opportunities to shine, and emerge as a crisis management hero.

Here by mentioned are certain TIPS which might be helpful in coming days.

1) SOCIAL DIRECTOR - He has strong views on everything your hairstyle, your dress, your food habits, your friends etc.
TIP – Don’t react. Be calm; avoid doing stuff that he strongly dislikes. Know that he is a boss who still believes in hierarchies.

2)I THE GREAT – They think they are god gift’s to mankind so praise him, gush over his new presentation and keep a daily dose of compliments ready. Find out about his passion and weaknesses, eulogize him depending upon his mood on his new projects, his mobile, and other stuff he has.
TIP - Be generous and innovative about your compliments. Such bosses like small talks and indulge in them, no matter how frivolous.

3) MR. RIGHT – He is the boss and you are the sub-ordinate relationship is very clear. He will take all the decisions good/bad, successful/failure are presumed good for the company and you.
TIP – He hates taking no for a answer so master the art of saying “no” without uttering it. You will do well as long as you are willing to be a good listener and an executioner.

4) FOG MAKER – Will keep things hazy, unclear, and tentative, will keep you guessing, so when a move backfires, he might be the first to tell you “I didn’t mean that”.
TIP – Learn the art of cc-ing on email. Spell out points of discussions and actions weighted explicitly on email.

5) DREAM BOSS – Rare but real. He is a professional, a good human being, a great mentor. He will value your time and give you space. He knows how to handle the super boss. He will give you credit where you deserve and take the flak when things are difficult. He may be your boss but his leadership qualities attract others to seek his advice.
TIP - Just be yourself and njoy till it lasts. Being honest and transparent will be critical. Try and cultivate a mentor – ideally boss pear or a super boss to manage. Quitting as the last option always exist
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