Saturday delighted to carry out a coaching session with a client on the beach as we walked and talked and took time with a coffee to work on strategies for managing upwards.
You work hard but struggle with some of the feedback you get from your boss. Some bosses can be judged as being unfair and you may feel they make your life difficult regardless what you do.
Part of the problem is all the invisible work you do, the hidden work, like problems you solve with customers each and every day while you save customer relationships, over and above managing your team and meeting your personal objectives.
Building and managing your relationship with your boss is crucial for your future career.
Some steps to move ahead.
- Understand the colour of your boss (see my previous blog)
- Clarify your roles and responsibilities
- Show your boss you can deliver results by communicating progress on work.
- Advise your boss early if things are not going well.
- Ask for feedback and some career advice.
Following these steps will enable you to continue being a top performer yet demonstrate your abilities to work with miminal direction.
As a result your boss will have more time for you and will provide additional coaching and opportunities to help you progress.
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