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Clashes and difficulties communicating with a manager can be avoided if employees understand their personality style and how to deal with them, says behavioural specialist Nathan Chanesman.
Chanesman, the founder and CEO of assessment firm MyProfile, says the key to a good working environment is to identify and mirror the boss’s personality style.
‘Driver’ bosses are those that “tell you what to do, how they want it done, and that they want it done ‘now’”, he says. These bosses tend to underestimate the time it takes to do something and the work required, and can come across as control freaks who make decisions quickly, micro-manage, and ask for reports they don’t read. They raise their voice, have a quick temper and often lack people skills.
To keep them on side, he says, employees should:
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.”
- Empower employees to manage bad bosses, HR Daily, April 29, 2009.
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