megsmom85
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« on: November 07, 2006, 07:44:03 pm » |
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I have the opposite of a distracting boss. My boss is a VP, with four Sales Managers who report to him. He's on the road a lot and when he's in the office, he's always got someone in there, being pulled into meetings, or he's on the phone.
Although, he always tell me that I'm to just walk in, I hesitate not wanting to interrupt.
He's somewhat 'anal' but has learned to trust my judgement, and just let's me get things done. While I greatly appreciate that trust, I would still like to have a little more interaction with him.
Anyone have any suggestions?
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diamondlady
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« Reply #1 on: November 07, 2006, 09:08:00 pm » |
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megsmom85, First welcome to DeskDemon. Nice to see you posting. Second, I wanted to let you know I moved your post to this forum as it was a more fitting place for your request. I have sent you a private message to you, and if you notice at the top left of your screen a white envelope flashing, that means you have mail. Again, welcome to deskdemon, and hope you enjoy our warm, friendly community. They are a wealth of information, and I honestly don't know where I would be without the support. Diamondlady Peer Moderator  |
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bro9711
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« Reply #2 on: November 07, 2006, 09:12:53 pm » |
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I have a boss that is the same way. She is a section Chief and she is anal when it comes down to just walking in on her too. I am hesitant as well when it comes down to going into her office when she is there. I have been doing some reading and foud out that she has several problems one she is a moody boss which means that I have to check her mood before entering her office. I have to know what mood she is in and then talk to her. It is hard to deal with a boss that is not very friendly. I have been with her for several years now and am still having a problem dealing with her on any level. We need advice from other Admins. How do they deal with there moody bosses.
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suis
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« Reply #3 on: November 07, 2006, 10:40:22 pm » |
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For seven years I had a boss that I never just clicked with. He wasn't so much moody just not approachable. When I did need to talk I would ask to schedule and appt instead of going into his office. Most of the time it was the same day. I know it wasn't personal and that was just how he was. I guess there were subtle moods becuase there were times I knew better to ask for answers. I don't remember him smiling to much. After 7 years you would think you would start to feel more comfortable but it never happened. As for my suggestions:
Read the moods and go with it.
Don't take any of the moods personal.
If you don'f feel comfortable walking in set a time.
If the moods are work related see if there is a way to help the situation, take on a new responsibity that will eliminate at least one mood creator.
Oh well those are my suggestions!
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gee4
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« Reply #4 on: November 08, 2006, 09:48:32 am » |
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Megs I have same problem - my 2 directors want me to pop in and talk all the time, yet while they say that, they too are bombarded with other staff, meetings, phone calls etc. Personally I find my interaction with them is adequate whereas other PA's will prob discuss their personal lives, I do not.
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raindance
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« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2006, 10:32:28 am » |
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You don't mention how long you have worked with Bossie. I flag this up only because it can take a long time to establish a working relationship with a good flow of communication in both directions.
One way round this might be to have a short meeting with Bossie once a week or on the first day that he is in the office.
My first manager, when I joined my company a few years ago, and I used to meet every week for no more than fifteen minutes. We went through the diary for the next quarter each time to note any new appointments, and talked over any important matters. It worked very well. My current manager and I don't have regular meetings. She is in the next office to mine and the door between our rooms is always open, so we just talk to each other when we need to. That works well too.
If it is social interaction that you are looking for, then that might be hard work if Bossie is a very private person. I have had bosses who as communicative as clams. Sometimes you just have to put up with that; at other times you can - eventually - learn which "buttons to press". One of my previous bosses appeared to be somewhat unpleasant - he was invariably rude and dismissive of those he perceived to be junior staff. I discovered, quite by chance, that he was simply terrified of women! Rather unfortunate, because most of my peers in that company were women.
Best wishes,
Raindance
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queenbean
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« Reply #6 on: November 08, 2006, 03:30:53 pm » |
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My MD is constantly on the go and it can be days on end before I actually see him. On the days that he's in the office we always have a catch up meeting for 10-15 mins where we go through everything that's going on and plan as much ahead as possible. Our offices are next door to each other and we pop in and out as and when we need something. When he's on the road he calls in at least once a day to touch base, and if I need him urgently for anything we use email or text messaging. I think it does all depend on the relationship with your boss. We work very closely together but he much prefers a hands off approach and leaves me to get on with stuff without his interference. Much of my job involves project work which I manage on my own anyway, so it doesn't make a great deal of difference whether he's in the office or out, as long as I know I can contact him at any time if I need an answer on something. We've been working together for nearly 7 years, but we slipped into this way of working quite easily from the beginning. It suits us both - he's free to come and go as he likes and not be tied to the office, and I'm free to get on with stuff without him breathing down my neck. I've been doing this so long now that I don't think I could cope with a boss that was here all day every day! QB Edited by queenbean on 08/11/06 02:32 PM. |
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megsmom85
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« Reply #7 on: November 08, 2006, 07:39:04 pm » |
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Hi, Diamondlady:
Thanks, for your welcome. I've been receiving the newsletter for awhile and for some reason, never had the opportunity to check the forums. I'm glad I did.
I appreciate everybody's suggestions.
I should have explained that I've worked for this boss for five years. We have a good 'working' relationship and for 98% of the time, it's great. Of course, there are times where I want to wring his neck, but that's the way it goes! I've worked for worse...much worse, so I shouldn't really complain.
I just feel like that I could do a better job if I felt more 'in sync' with him.
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