Most people find it challenging enough to work well with ONE boss. If you’re working with two bosses – or MORE – the challenge may seem insurmountable. Dealing with the workload is tough, but now you must manage multiple communications styles, sets of expectations, schedules, projects, and more. This can mean multiple headaches. Even if the “official” designation is 50% of your time for Mr. A. and 50% of your time for Ms. B., the reality is BOTH may act as if 100% of your time is devoted to them! Today, many businesses are organized so it is common to report to several different managers. For many professionals being assigned to 3 or more people is the rule rather than the exception. You can thrive in this new world and function successfully, effectively, and efficiently. Learn to manage up in a diplomatic, practical, and successful way, to get your work done and keep all your bosses satisfied.
Rebecca Staton-Reinstein, Ph.D., and President of Advantage Leadership, Inc. has worked with leaders and their organizations to increase bottom-line results through strategic leadership, engaged employees, and delighted customers in all economic sectors