Re: How to deal with Bad Bosses

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From: billyw (b_at_brainless.net)
Date: 05/10/04 

Date: Mon, 10 May 2004 20:04:29 +0100

i feel that i'm a good natured boss

"Rowdy Yates" <rowdy_yates2@remove.lycos.com> wrote in message
news:Xns94E5798F0E289rowdyyates2123@207.46.248.16...
> Tip sheet for dealing with different types of difficult bosses:
>
> The Hermit: Gives attention to employees only when they screw up.
> Solution: Insist on scheduling time with them, and let them know what
> you're doing.
>
> Micromanagers: Check in on employee/project status every 20 minutes.
> Solution: Give them some sense of how the work will proceed, then
negotiate
> the frequency you'll report on its progress.
>
> Verbal abusers: Screamers and yellers with hair-trigger tempers.
> Solution: "What you have to say to me is important, but I can't process
> info when you're yelling." Reschedule the meeting.
>
> Passive aggressors: Those who shift priorities without communication or
> apparent awareness.
> Solution: Take notes of conversations then copy the manager on them with
> the statement, "This is my understanding of our conversation." Poses the
> risk of escalation but also creates a paper trail.
>
> And Rowdy's personal favorite. Always wear clean undies!!
>
>
> Rowdy Yates
> --
> "the man who tried and failed miserably"
> --
> Visit Rowdy's Home Page
> http://rowdy_yates2.tripod.com/
>

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