Managing Your Boss

• What is working with how you manage your boss now?

• What would you like to see happen?• What can you do to make things better?• Given your boss’s pressures and goals, how

can you help him/her meet their goals?

Checklist for Managing Your Boss *

What are his/her:• Goals, Objectives and Values• Pressures• Strengths, weaknesses, blind spots• Preferred work style

Reader vs. Listener

• Am I a reader and listener?• Is my boss a reader or listener?– Ask your colleagues

• How can I work with others in a way that works for me?

Develop and maintain a relationship that:*

• Fits both your needs and styles• Is characterized by mutual expectations• Keeps your boss informed (reader/listener)• Is based on dependability and honesty• Selectively uses your boss’s time and resources

* From HBR Gabarro and Kotter, Managing Your Boss