Have you ever had the thought that you shouldn’t be working
for your manager? That s/he should be
working for you? The belief that managers
are supposed to be more qualified and better decision makers than their subordinates
is not always a reality. The manager in
question may have no idea how to motivate, communicate or support the
individuals that work for them. Further, the manager may not be aware of their
shortcomings or even care. I have a
business acquaintance once who described the situation as “Checker players
versus Chess players.” An apt assessment
of his personal situation where two individuals were working on two very different competency levels.
If after reflecting on the situation and you conclude that
you are actually smarter or more qualified than your manager, think twice
before discussing your concerns with anyone. You don't want to be seen as a negative, disgruntled employee who's rocking the boat.
So what can you do? Look for opportunities where their areas of
weakness match your strengths and take the opportunity to shine. Hope that something changes
as a result of your effort.
Alternatively, make the decision to move on
and continue your career elsewhere.
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