By Chrissy
Scivicque | Business
Insider – Fri, Dec 21, 2012 4:54 AM
SGT
If you're looking for ways to create a stronger partnership with
your workplace superiors, forget brown-nosing and don't worry about
finding some elaborate gift. Instead, focus on these simple strategies:
1. Go the extra mile. Remember that your job
description outlines the basic tasks and duties required to
maintain employment. But doing the bare minimum is no way to
impress your boss. Make it a habit to go over and beyond from time
to time. Exceeding expectations is always a pleasant surprise,
whether you're delivering a project ahead of schedule or
volunteering to take on new responsibilities.
2. Anticipate needs. Don't wait to be told
what to do. Engage your brain and be proactive. Look for
predictable patterns in the workplace and take action early.
Knowing you're on top of things helps make life easier and less
stressful for your boss—he doesn't have to crack
the whip to know you're getting the work done. When your boss asks
you to put together a report, there's no better response than
handing it over immediately and saying, "I thought you'd want that
so I already did it." Bonus: You look like a mind reader.
3. Make improvements. The status quo doesn't
always represent the best, most effective way of doing business.
Put on your critical thinking cap and see if there are small
improvements you can make that will have a big impact on your team
or the organization as a whole. If you can tweak a process so it
improves quality, reduces costs, or increases efficiency, your
value will skyrocket—and you'll make your boss look good in the
process.
4. Stay positive. Who needs another Negative
Nancy around? No one. Most workplaces have too many as
is. A positive, optimistic person can
be like a ray of sunshine in a high-pressure environment. You don't
have to go overboard here; even just a simple smile can help ease
the tension. Soon, people will associate you with feeling good—and
that's helpful for any relationship.
5. Bring solutions. Problems are unavoidable
in most work environments and, yes, your boss is there to help you
sort them out. But don't put all the work on his shoulders. When
you encounter a challenge, take ownership of the situation and
brainstorm solutions on your own before engaging your boss. If and
when you do require his assistance, outline the options you've
considered and be specific about what help you need from him.
Remember, the easier you make life for your boss, the easier your
life will be.
6. Get (a little) personal. The workplace
doesn't have to be 100 percent professional 100 percent of the
time. A little appropriate personal interaction reminds
everyone that we're not just robots; we all have lives outside of
work too. You and your boss probably have more in common than you
even realize. Perhaps you share a favorite pastime or sports team.
Maybe you have children in the same grade at school. Connecting on
this kind of personal level strengthens the relationship and
creates a deeper sense of authenticity. Just remember to commit
important information to memory (like the name of his spouse and
kids, for example) and keep the conversation light. Politics,
religion, and sex remain off-limits.
7. Protect his time. Your boss is probably a
pretty busy person. Don't waste his time and help prevent others
from doing so as well. If you have a question, search for the
answers on your own first. If you have the authority to make a
decision, use your best judgment and make it. Don't pass things off
to your boss if you have the ability to handle them. The more
independent you can be—and the more you can prevent unproductive,
unnecessary interruptions—the more useful you are.
8. Don't make him mediate. No boss likes to
play mediator between his employees. If you're having
an issue with a co-worker, do your best to
handle it on your own. You're an adult, after all. Don't get your
boss involved if you can help it. Little co-worker disputes can
make all parties appear childish and petty, and baby sitting isn't
a good use of your boss's time.
When you take the time to develop a strong relationship with your
boss, your chances of getting that raise or landing the key role on
that exciting new project go up exponentially. Your boss will see
you as a prized asset to his team, and you'll enjoy all the rewards
that go along with it.
hard if doing project work as nobody knows whats about to happen as
no one including boss knows anything bout it.so they demand u to
work till 2am and everyday work until 7pm.
and when things go awry everybody will take out
knives,choppers,broken chair and bomb strapped to body to
counteract each others fingerpointing and eventually sackings.
