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Hi All,
I started a new position. Unfortunately, my manager is not strategically minded. I failed to ask that question of him during my interview.
My HR background and education is strategicially
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Manager Not Strategic
posted at 5/1/2006 6:24 AM EDT
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Hi All,
I started a new position. Unfortunately, my manager is not strategically minded. I failed to ask that question of him during my interview. My HR background and education is strategicially focused. How do I approach him on changing his approach without insulting him or having him feel threatened? Thank you for your input. Camille |
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Manager Not Strategic
posted at 5/9/2006 10:23 AM EDT
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First: 4/7/2005 Last: 5/24/2011 |
I have found that the best approach is to inquire as to his/her past practice - "Have you ever experienced (the situation)...", or "What do you think about this (method)?", or "Would you consider...?".
It shows that you respect the boss's experience and insights. It also allows him/her to "thoughtfully evaluate" your suggestions as well as insulating you from being viewed as overly ambitous/ threatening. |
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Manager Not Strategic
posted at 8/23/2006 11:52 PM EDT
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First: 8/23/2006 Last: 9/29/2006 |
Maybe you don't. It could be that the organization WANTS the manager this way. It could be that regardless of your approach you will threaten this manager.
perhaps an alternative would be to inject strategic thought into each presentation you make to your manager. eventually they will get it or explain to you that this isn't how they do business here. |
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Manager Not Strategic
posted at 8/24/2006 12:20 PM EDT
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First: 11/20/2005 Last: 4/4/2007 |
Hello Camille. In the politically sensitive position that you are in, the personal approach advocated by paladinhrc will get you further than the more formal approach in which you put your ideas in a formal presentation. Putting your ideas in writing in presentations and proposals gives your manager a lesser opportunity to save face. A face to face conversation does allow this and also improves your credibility, as you show that you can deal with issues on a personal level. I wish you the best. And if it doesnt work out, it may be time to update your resume.
Vicki Heath Director Business Performance Pty Ltd http://www.businessperform.com |
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