Talking About Bosses..

Sebenarnye, almost every morning, my section yang dah tinggal tiga orang je as in “three musketeers” or “three stooges” or “tiga dara pingitan – but, one is teruna” (ada apa dengan tiga ek?) will have one, two, three or maybe more topic(s).. this morning, some of the topics are about sure heboh concert last night (talked about razlan Kristal with his blonde hair, Awie, also about his look), then.. weird/unique name that we heard before during school days (uji told about one name “helicopter”-very funny, boy told about his own name “badak” hehehe.. and me about a friend of mine “kelana” and “setia jaya”.. we also agreed on “seri tambak” as weird.. those in M**E surely kenal…). Then, we talked about “Type of Bosses” .. so, finally, I decided to google-it.. and found this simple yet fruitful article.. ;

Managing All Types of Bosses (By Tamara Dowling, CPRW)

There are dozens of careers and each demands a special skill set. However, there is one skill that is universal to all career paths: managing your boss. Without this skill you're not likely to succeed.

We can place our bosses into six broad categories.

Everyone's Pal
This boss wants to be liked, and usually avoids conflict. She is likely to let problems or incorrect behavior drag on until she is forced to deal with it. It is difficult for her employees because often they do not get the feedback they need to improve and grow. If you are a high achiever, you'll find yourself picking up the pieces for those not meeting the standards. It is easier for the boss to give more work to the high achiever than it is to correct the under achiever.

Self Promoter
This is the boss who is out to make a name for her. This may include taking credit from his staff. However, she is ready to share the blame. Because she is always looking to grab the spotlight, this leaves her little time to develop her staff.

High Achiever
These dedicated bosses are generally the first to arrive at the office, and the last to leave. A boss like this is constantly looking for ways to optimize her department, and to improve her knowledge and skills. They are political people who understand the value of networking.

Because they look beyond themselves, they are open to your ideas and eager to give you new opportunities. They also share all types of feedback, so you know where you stand. The downside of high achievers is that they cast a large shadow. Often they are legendary in the department. However, they will challenge you and can bring out your best if you allow it.

Roadblocks
The roadblock does as little work as possible. They tend to hire mediocre employees and don't push employees too hard. They love to preserve the status quo. These bosses tolerate mistakes, re-work, and inefficiencies. Ambitious employees or peers are threatening to this boss.

They are called roadblocks because they are seldom promoted, and seldom hire stars. They block the road for others to move ahead. They also hold the department back from meeting its highest potential.

B+ Manager
Most managers fall into this category. These are solid managers who do her best to run an efficient department. They are pretty good at giving feedback, and often offer opportunities to top team members. They are likely to do well in the company, as are those that they mentor.

In Over Her Head
Have you ever had a boss who seemed to know less about her job than you? Most of us can answer, "Yes." This type of manager is in over her head. For whatever reason they were promoted to a position which they do not have the ability or knowledge to handle.

Don't expect much guidance from this manager. And, she probably does not have much clout among her peers and senior management or partners. The good news is you have tremendous opportunity to take on some of her responsibilities, and possibly accompany her at high-level meetings. A manager like this will welcome your discreet support.

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SO, IF SAY YOU ARE A BOSS IN THE FUTURE, WHICH TYPE OF BOSS ARE YOU PLAN TO BE ?