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7 Ways to Handle a Difficult Boss
This title is part of the Take Away Training Series
Duration: 17 minutes
Synopsis

Stop complaining and start working on solving the problem.
Learn seven specific strategies to help with even the most challenging boss.

Key Learning Points

Diagnose the Problem:
• What is he or she doing?
• What am I doing?
• In what situation does this issue arise?
• Validate with others

TECHNIQUES FOR HANDLING A DIFFICULT BOSS
1. Reconnect

• Start talking to them again like a human being
• Re-establish a relationship

2. Proactive Praise
• Look for positive behaviours of the manager and make comments

3. Manage Upwards
• Present strategies and suggestions to how you think things could work

4. Give Direct Feedback
• Give specific examples

5. Seek Help and Report it
• Make notes on specific occasions
• Report to HR department in your organisation or your managers manager
• Counseling support

6. Leave
• Another position within the organisation
• Leave the organisation completely

7. Ignore
• Change your mindset
• Avoid mixing with other negative people in the organisation

Package Description
DVD
Recommended Audiences
  • All staff
Distributed in the following format(s)
  • DVD
Available in the following language(s)
  • English
Media Type
 Video Recording
Presentation Style
  • Interview
STOCK CODE
TAT86
ISBN
9780975108895
Published
Melbourne
Filming location
Australia
Release year
2007
Copyright owner
ClickView
Publisher
Seven Dimensions