Some people work well under pressure, others do not!
Some people work well witha micromanager, others do not!
Some people work well when they are left to complete a task the way they see fit, others do not!
Some people need step by step instructions, others do not!
Some people take a year and a day to complete one task, others do not!
As unique as each individual’s finger prints, so are the ways we complete a task or give an assignment. We all work differently, we all thrive if different types of environments. For example: If you have a dominant personality, and therefore work well with those who will allow you the space to do your job the way you deem necessary as long as outcome is a professional piece of work. We have found that when someone stands over you giving you step by step instructions. You may feel frustrated, which may lead to you being flustered, which leads to you making mistakes.
So what can be done when you are paired with a boss, who works opposite of your style?
You must find a way to align your work patterns with theirs while leaving the door open for you to be yourself. Below are three brief points on how we suggest you do this:
- Have a conversation and explain to the person or persons that I support the way in which I feel I work best. Open dialogue is the best way to feel out whether or not they are open to changing the way the administer work to you or not. If they are, good for you there will be a period of adjustment but it is possible.
- You win some you lose some. Take the opportunities when they arise to show your boss how you feel the task should be completed and then ask for their opinion. This will work to bring about balance in your relationship. They may begin to see that your way is not so bad, and on some task they may surrender to letting you do things your way.
- Most managers, by the time they have gotten to the place in their career of having someone under them to support them. May pretty much be stuck in their ways. If you have someone who you support that will not budge. You must align your work patterns to theirs. In order to do this you must first have a clear understanding of how they work. Then you must model their behavior and be extremely patient with them. Check your attitude and emotions at the door and do business.
In a fairy tale world all AP’s would be paired with someone who works the same way they do. However this is not a reality! When faced with a reality that is unfriendly; we must remain focused, make adjustments when we can, communicate, and get the job done. More E-Learning
Posted on April 6, 2010
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