Dealing with Different Management Styles.
This simple little article appeared in Living Magazine in June. It was so direct, and to the point, that I felt it was worth sharing.
"Bosses" come in different types. Here are a few.
Authority: Considers her word law; tolerates few complaints.
Hints for coping: Avoid all defensiveness; do the best you can. Always acknowledge the manager's expertise.
Director: Stays fully in charge, but open to input.
Hints: Don't rush ahead with ideas; explain to your manager, in advance, why they will work.
Delegator: Knows which tasks to assign to whom. Keeps direct supervision to a minimum.
Hints: Have the same confidence in yourself your manager has in you. Wherever possible, solve problems yourself.
Team Player: Runs his office like a democracy, regularly soliciting input.
Hints: Be a "team player" yourself; ignoring coworkers is as bad as antagonizing them. Show initiative and energy.
Absentee: Stays behind shut doors; delivers instructions, when she must, by messenger.
Hints: Treat your manager's gatekeepers (and key influencers) with friendly respect.
I feel that the manager types Authority and Absentee appear a bit negative. Hey wait, they were identified specifically as women. Is this a gender thing again? Where's the editor? We need to talk!
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