Monday, July 31, 2017

The Management Tip of the Day from Harvard Business Review

 


THE MANAGEMENT TIP OF THE DAY: Harvard Business Review

July 31, 2017

Don't Let Your Indecisive Boss Hold You Back


It’s tough to have a manager who can’t make a decision. Without direction, you may not know what your boss expects or how best to push a project forward. You can help the situation by acting as a sounding board for your boss. Help your boss weigh the pros and cons of various actions. Ask sharp questions, provide relevant data, and offer your personal perspective. If your boss is still unsure, try taking charge. For example, if you’re eager for them to make a strategy decision, say: “There are several ways to address this. Can I try one and report back with my progress?” Even if these tactics work, keep in mind that an indecisive boss is likely to be seen as ineffective, which is ultimately bad for both your reputations. It’s wise to cultivate mentors in other parts of the organization, too. You need people who have your back.

Adapted from "How to Deal with a Chronically Indecisive Boss," by Rebecca Knight


FEATURED PRODUCT

The Leadership & Strategy Boxed Set

HBR Press Book

The key concepts every manager and aspiring leader must know—from strategy and disruptive innovation to financial intelligence and change management—from bestselling Harvard Business Review authors.

Build your professional library, and advance your career with these five timeless business classics. The set includes “Financial Intelligence, Revised Edition”; “The Innovator’s Dilemma”; “Leading Change”; “Playing to Win”; and “Blue Ocean Strategy, Expanded Edition.”

Buy Now



FEATURED PRODUCT

HBR Guide to Performance Management

Harvard Business Review

Traditional approaches to tracking employee performance are increasingly coming under fire. The new HBR Guide to Performance Management provides best practices for creating an agile approach while still meeting annual organizational requirements. By understanding where standard practices succeed and where emerging tactics offer better solutions, you can customize a process to help you more effectively assess employees, close performance gaps, and ensure growth within the organization. You'll learn how to set clear employee goals that align with company objectives; observe progress and check in often; improve performance through ongoing feedback and coaching; create opportunities for development; and more.

Buy Now




ADVERTISEMENT


 

No comments:

Post a Comment