Whenever I write about management, I get the sense that sales reps, vet techs, receptionists and other employees check out. Yet, the effective management of your boss, by you, has a great impact on your job satisfaction and ultimately on your happiness. This article provides great tips to help you get started managing your manager or supervisor.
Source: Harvard Business Review, January 23, 2015.
For example, you need to know how to anticipate your boss’s needs — a lesson we can all learn from the best executive assistants. You need to understand what makes your boss tick (and what ticks her off) if you want to get buy-in for your ideas. Problems will inevitably come up, but knowing the right way to bring a problem to your boss can help you navigate sticky situations.
INSIGHTS: Start thinking of your boss as your customer. Find out what makes her or him tick, what is important to them, and even what ticks them off. The more you know, the more effective you will be at controlling over your situation.