Preeyan’s article explores “boss issues” and provides strategies for cultivating a positive dynamic, exclusively for Different Truths.
Any corporate structure, however flat, claims to have a hierarchy within the system. And it is always in the same format: doers, drivers, and thinkers. The ‘doers’ are the workforce who get every activity done, you have the ‘drivers’ who we call bosses, and you have the ‘thinkers’ who are at the management level.
What we need to realise is that our bosses were also once in our position. They have also grown to this level through a lot of hard work. Once in that position, they probably do not change, it is our perception of them that changes. In this write-up, I would like to touch upon those areas that we, as subordinates, need to cultivate to ensure that we do not have “boss issues”.
Have an open perspective.
Have an open perspective. Always listen and analyse before you respond; do not jump the gun. People who have bosses who they think do not listen to them are misunderstanding the whole situation. Most times, this misunderstanding is because we fail to listen if we pay closer attention to what they go through from a holistic perspective. Working becomes easier if we listen, understand, and ensure that we deliver what they want.
Always pay attention to the details. Keep up-to-date on every aspect of your work. Be clear about what you have to do and pay attention to details that your boss wants you to look at. Always remember, that the small mistakes and errors we make are embarrassing moments to the management team.
Keep yourself visible. Any career-oriented person needs to be visible on the job. It is straightforward to stay visible, but in the chores of what we do daily, we tend to ignore this aspect. Understand that, if you do not showcase what you are doing in the system, some day or another, the boss will ask you what value you have brought to the table. At the end of the day, it is the value you show that is judged. Everything you do is important, so do not leave out the things we have initiated and projects we have taken up.
Think of the best and easiest way to do things.
Think of the best and easiest way to do things. I have seen very few people who can do that. We need to ensure that the easy way means that you save time, productivity and efficiency increase, and you create an impact. The biggest way for an organisation to make money is by being productive and efficient.
Learn to talk only when required. Many times, you will realise that most of the time we end up saying stuff that becomes irrelevant, and once said we can’t undo what has been done. It is ok to be calculative with your boss to avoid an awkward situation. It also means that you listen and do it carefully.
Follow the escalation matrix. Any issues that are preventing you from accomplishing your task need to be escalated. You need to know who you can approach to get solutions. This means that you need to know how your team spends time socialising.
Always stay connected to reality.
Always stay connected to reality. Never underestimate the variable elements that will cause hindrance to your performance. Always have a backup plan and a continuation plan. Sustainability of anything does not happen because the boss says so, it happens because you are organized. The better you are organised the easier it is to stay connected. Being organised and planned accordingly enables us to stay focused and push our productivity.
Respect is an important aspect of any human relationship. We need to respect the position your boss is at and you need to appreciate the efforts your boss has put in to get to this position. This will enable you to build an atmosphere of mutual respect in your relationship with your boss.
What we need to understand is that we spend most of our life at work and there is a boss for everyone. They are also people like us. Some are very good and some are bad. But whoever it is, is expecting these very points I have mentioned. Some of us find it difficult with some people, especially our bosses. We need to work on being adaptive and try to adjust, or else gracefully move out before it turns ugly for anyone. The good thing is that the culture is now changing, the subordinates are more talkative and the managers who have grown from the ranks treat others with good respect, and the atmosphere is ever-evolving at our workplace.
Our bosses are just bringing humans. We need to know when to do what.
Picture design Anumita Roy
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