"What Type Of Boss Are YOU?"

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"So much of what we call management consists in making it difficult
for people to work."

- Peter Drucker

Boss Style – getting along

with a difficult boss

Do you clash with your boss?
Do you have trouble communicating with your boss?
Does your boss take you seriously or do you feel left out?
Are you thinking of leaving your job because of your boss?

In survey after survey, one of the reasons given for people leaving their jobs is that they didn’t get on with their boss. In most cases it’s usually caused by a clash of personalities.

Getting along with your boss is often the difference between enjoying and hating your job. The key is to mirror your boss’s personality style. So rather than leave your job, here are some ideas to re-connect and improve the relationship.

Let’s first identify the personality style of your boss and how you can create a great working environment with each BOSS STYLE.

DRIVER BOSSES

Does your boss tell you what to do, and how they want it done? Do they want things done now? Do they underestimate the time it takes or the work required?

Are they control freaks. Do they make decisions quickly? Do they micro-manage and ask for reports they don’t read. Do they raise their voice and have a quick temper. Do they have a lack of people skills?

If this sounds like your boss, then they are likely to be a DRIVER personality.

Here’s what to do to keep a DRIVER boss on your side.

    * Be direct. If you don’t think you can do it on time, say so. Let them know when it will be done. Be positive.

    * Keep your communication business like, stay away from gossip and don’t use emotional terms.

    * Keep it factual and brief. Use bullet points and avoid lengthy emails, reports or conversations. Stick to the facts, short and sweet.

    * Give your boss choices. Let them decide. You provide the options.

    * Have up to date information at your fingertips. Don’t say you don’t know. Say, you’ll get right back with the answer.

    * Provide action plans, and get things done, don’t complain or make excuses. Take the blame if its your fault and move on.

PROMOTER BOSSES

Does your boss look to the future more than the past or present? Are they always enthusiastic and bubbly with lots of ideas?

Do they want to make the job fun? Are they social people who work in teams? Do they run late for meetings and are often disorganised. Do they avoid details and just see the big picture. Are they flashy dressers, use emotional language and wave their arms about. Are they easily distracted? Do they make decisions on how they feel?

If this sounds like your boss then they are a PROMOTER personality style.

Here’s what to do to keep a PROMOTER boss on your side.

    * Promoters rush from one idea to another so get them to slow down and consider your proposal.

    * The best way is to have a single sheet summarising your ideas and what you would like done and by when.

    * Present them with a plan and a list of things that need doing.

    * Assure them that you are there to help and support their ideas.

    * Be enthusiastic and positive, Promoters value people who are.

    * Be prepared to listen, Promoters love to express their ideas.

SUPPORTER BOSSES

Does your boss stick with practical procedures and systems? Are they predicable and do things in a steady unhurried manner?

Do they take their time and can often be unsure or indecisive. Do they try and keep the peace. Are they easily persuaded? Do they take a conservative middle of the road approach? Are they likeable and always ready to help and are dependable. Are they a patient listener who doesn’t get upset? Do they have good administrative skills and are good at working under pressure. Do they always try to do things the easy way?

If this sounds like your boss then they are a SUPPORTER personality style.

Here’s what to do to keep a SUPPORTER boss on your side.

    * Be on time to meetings.

    * Don’t talk loudly and avoid arguments

    * Be considerate and don’t attempt to rush, push or corner them.

    * Give them time to decide.

    * Have your reports or presentations well organised with all facts to support your position.

    * Communicate with a Supporter often.

    * Stay in regular contact no matter how brief.

    * Supporters prefer simplicity so an email or text can be easier than meeting.

ANALYSER BOSSES

Is your boss the kind of person who does everything by the rules? Are they usually serious and conservative in views and the way they dress?

Are they perfectionists who want everything done absolutely right? Do they set high standards? Are they picky and anal about things? Do they get moody? Are they unsociable and introverted? Do they have trouble dealing with people issues? Are they hard to please? Do they lack a sense of humour and fail to see the funny side. Do they prefer to work alone?

If this sounds like your boss then they are an ANALYSER/ADMINISTRATOR personality style.

Here’s what to do to keep an ANALYSER boss on your side.

    * Be on time, in fact be early.

    * Be prepared, have all the data and information at your finger tips.

    * Present in an orderly non emotional manner. Give them time to consider.

    * Be business like and deal only with facts and avoid going off track. Stick to the issue.

    * Ask for their assistance in solving problems and for their expert knowledge.

    * Put things in writing.

    * Accuracy and detail are more important than emotion so keep discussions factual.

“It is amazing how much you can accomplish when it doesn't matter who gets the credit” - Anonymous