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Keeping Your Boss Informed. Is it worth it?
Posted on 9/8/16 at 10:53 am
Posted on 9/8/16 at 10:53 am
Such as, "I'm at point B in the project and here is what I' am doing." It seems like it's more trouble than it's worth. Yes, it's good to let your boss know what's going on, but is it worth the potential confusion and arguments?
This post was edited on 9/8/16 at 11:04 am
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Posted on 9/8/16 at 10:54 am to Langland
Of what?
Posted on 9/8/16 at 10:54 am to Langland
Always. You know how much less shite I have to deal with by just letting them know what is going on or what I hear?
Posted on 9/8/16 at 10:54 am to Langland
No the less you can tell the boss the better, especially if you work for a micro manager like I do!
Posted on 9/8/16 at 10:54 am to Langland
youre the guy that everyone hates in the office huh? You NARC you...
This post was edited on 9/8/16 at 10:56 am
Posted on 9/8/16 at 10:54 am to Langland
quote:
Keeping Your Boss Informed
you ratting out all your co-workers?
have a downvote.
Posted on 9/8/16 at 10:55 am to tke857
quote:
your the guy that everyone hates in the office huh? You NARC you...
beat me by a few seconds
Posted on 9/8/16 at 10:55 am to Langland
It's a delicate balance that depends on your boss and your desired level of autonomy.
I WANT my employees to figure shite out for themselves for the most part. Inform me at a weekly meeting, or when you are at a loss for solutions.
I WANT my employees to figure shite out for themselves for the most part. Inform me at a weekly meeting, or when you are at a loss for solutions.
Posted on 9/8/16 at 10:56 am to CAD703X
lol its a legit comment so i dont see a problem if its posted twice or 100 times 
Posted on 9/8/16 at 10:58 am to Langland
quote:
It seems like it's more trouble than it's worth. Yes, it's good to let your boss know what's going on, but it is worth the potential confusion and arguments?
I'm still not sure what you are asking. Keeping him informed of what? Situation at work? Something in your personal life? Something with a coworker?
Posted on 9/8/16 at 10:59 am to Langland
Mine is a micro manager. I figured out I have to feed him some things to keep him off my arse.
Posted on 9/8/16 at 11:02 am to Langland
depends on
your work
your boss
your usual and expected mechanisms for communicating.
I would go with a weekly status report.
if he wants more, he's going to let you know.
probably can't complain about a weekly status report as long as you not harass him into giving you praise for it.
As for your last phrase, it sounds like you are afraid of being seen, or of conflicts over details. Take it on to summarize your status privately and work it over. You need to work on your game.
your work
your boss
your usual and expected mechanisms for communicating.
I would go with a weekly status report.
if he wants more, he's going to let you know.
probably can't complain about a weekly status report as long as you not harass him into giving you praise for it.
As for your last phrase, it sounds like you are afraid of being seen, or of conflicts over details. Take it on to summarize your status privately and work it over. You need to work on your game.
This post was edited on 9/8/16 at 11:03 am
Posted on 9/8/16 at 11:02 am to Langland
I copy my boss on important e-mails, and bullshite with him about various projects from time to time so he knows what's going on.
He has one foot into retirement though... it's been nice, he's far less micro managing lately.
He has one foot into retirement though... it's been nice, he's far less micro managing lately.
Posted on 9/8/16 at 11:02 am to Langland
is your boss an alcoholic? If yes, then don't worry about it
Posted on 9/8/16 at 11:08 am to Langland
Fluff. Lots of fluff. Keep the details under wraps
Posted on 9/8/16 at 1:53 pm to Langland
I let him know ASAP if there's a situation that could cause a shite storm later. Otherwise, I just give him an informal update when we both have a free moment.
Posted on 9/8/16 at 1:56 pm to Langland
Depends on the boss, as others have said itt.
Thankfully mine's not a micromanager.
Thankfully mine's not a micromanager.
Posted on 9/8/16 at 1:57 pm to Langland
quote:You should know your bosses expectations before a project begins.
Such as, "I'm at point B in the project and here is what I' am doing." It seems like it's more trouble than it's worth. Yes, it's good to let your boss know what's going on, but is it worth the potential confusion and arguments?
If he hasn't made them clear, you should be asking clarifying questions.
Posted on 9/8/16 at 2:00 pm to Langland
If there's anything that can potentially come back and bite him in the arse or make him look bad, tell him up front.
This post was edited on 9/8/16 at 2:01 pm
Posted on 9/8/16 at 2:01 pm to Langland
Well, the military taught me that communication is key. It's the main asset we need to stay alive.
However, working with civilians as I have been lately, I am inclined to say hell no.
Brief key points or decisions points at briefings they're intended to be brought up at only.
However, working with civilians as I have been lately, I am inclined to say hell no.
Brief key points or decisions points at briefings they're intended to be brought up at only.
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