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FightingFistDrangon

Director of Sales

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My boss is inefficient at work.

I work designing training for sales and customer service positions, and my boss has been a pain lately.


We are way behind schedule and I want to turn in my work on time before I quit (the tasks are already automated, so I finish them in less than half the time), but my boss keeps sending me to review work from months ago and schedules 4 hour meetings to critique the work being produced.


Do you have any suggestions on how to overcome or deal with this problem with them?

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RainbowShardUranie
Politicker
20
Director of Businesss Development
Make sure you are really dealing with a 'bad boss'.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
19
Director of Sales
How do you identify it?
RainbowShardUranie
Politicker
20
Director of Businesss Development
Observe your boss for a couple of days and name what he does wrong and what he does right. What might be your reasons for the former? Put yourself in his or her shoes and then decide.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
18
Director of Sales
Thank you, I will put it into practice.
WanderingStarhulkRulesBrandt
Politicker
20
Account Executive
Identify your boss's motivation.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
19
Director of Sales
For example?
WanderingStarhulkRulesBrandt
Politicker
19
Account Executive
Understanding why your boss is concerned about certain things can give you a different perspective on your management style. Maybe, for example, instead of worrying about how much time you take for lunch, you are concerned about what other supervisors will say about your permissiveness with your workers.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
18
Director of Sales
Thank you, I will put it into practice.
stralthbeasttobiitachi
Politicker
20
Mid Market Manager
Don't let it affect your work.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
19
Director of Sales
How can I control myself?
stralthbeasttobiitachi
Politicker
19
Mid Market Manager
No matter how 'bad' your supervisor's behavior is, don't let it affect your performance. You must maintain your effectiveness in order to be on good terms with other employees and managers, as well as preserve your job.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
18
Director of Sales
Thank you, I will put it into practice.
TheOnlyOne
Member
0
Solution Consultant
GUILTY..too many times my boss' behavior or motivation to jump ships caused lower productivity.ย That's a good one.ย 
evilcenobitegamigyobu
Politicker
20
ADR
Stay one step ahead.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
19
Director of Sales
How can I do it?
evilcenobitegamigyobu
Politicker
19
ADR
Try to have ready what you can anticipate your boss's wishes (and that you can carry out), this way you won't give unnecessary excuses to that type of supervisor who is usually waiting to see what 'hasn't been done' to gloat in constantly reminding him or her of it.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
18
Director of Sales
Thank you, I will put it into practice.
silverthornjugglermu
Politicker
20
MDR
Document everything.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
19
Director of Sales
All important or all suspicious action?
silverthornjugglermu
Politicker
19
MDR
Asegรบrese de documentar las interacciones con su supervisor, tanto de solicitudes como de criticas, de forma tal que luego pueda referirse a ellas con propiedad, especialmente si su jefe suele contradecirse y luego culpar a los demรกs.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
18
Director of Sales
Thank you, I will put it into practice.
ShuraStealthDragon
Politicker
20
SDR
Wait and deal with the conflict.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
19
Director of Sales
Just waiting for the right moment?
ShuraStealthDragon
Politicker
19
SDR
Time helps to gain new perspectives, especially if the supervisor is under a lot of pressure from several open flanks.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
18
Director of Sales
Thank you, I will put it into practice.
Kujikiricongo
Politicker
20
BDR
Identify the triggers.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
19
Director of Sales
both internal and external?
Kujikiricongo
Politicker
19
BDR
If you know what sets your boss off, avoid such possibilities. If what bothers your supervisor most is that you make mistakes when writing reports, be more careful in that regard.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
18
Director of Sales
Thank you, I will put it into practice.
GunSaluteDragonEndofStage
Praised Answer
20
AE
Avoid 'bad' bosses in the future, only if a positive opportunity presents itself.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
19
Director of Sales
Depending on the need I have at the time, I will take it into consideration.
GunSaluteDragonEndofStage
Praised Answer
20
AE
Talk to members of the new company, ask questions and let them talk about the company and its culture, but tactfully and calmly. The idea is not to come across as a stalker or a gossip.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
18
Director of Sales
Thank you, I will put it into practice.
NightmareDollCarroll
Opinionated
19
MDR
Communicate. Ask for a 1:1 if you donโ€™t already have one scheduled and then voice your concerns, but be ready with a way things could be done better.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
18
Director of Sales
Thank you, I will put it into practice.
HopeonDamp
Opinionated
19
AE
Work on your patience.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
18
Director of Sales
From what perspective?
HopeonDamp
Opinionated
19
AE
Being patient is the first step in dealing with a difficult boss. He or she is going to find innovative ways to annoy you, no matter what. Therefore, working on your patience better will develop your ability to handle this person better.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
18
Director of Sales
Thank you, I will put it into practice.
ArcSaverDragon
Opinionated
19
AM
Finish it with your confidence.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
18
Director of Sales
How can I do it?
ArcSaverDragon
Opinionated
19
AM
Your confidence will help to cope with all the difficult situations that arise. When your boss sees your confidence, sooner or later he or she will give in. The only effective way to deal with a toxic boss is to show confidence in yourself.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
18
Director of Sales
Thank you, I will put it into practice.
GunwildWolf
Opinionated
19
Account Executive
Verify your work.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
18
Director of Sales
Based on what?
GunwildWolf
Opinionated
19
Account Executive
Make sure your work is error-free. That will help you gain confidence and give you enough courage to stand up to your boss. When you leave no room for mistakes, you have nothing to worry about. Plus, you'll stay stress-free and work better.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
18
Director of Sales
Thank you, I will put it into practice.
BattlerDeityoftheNightArtemis
Opinionated
19
ISR
Keep a record of all conversations.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
18
Director of Sales
What is the reason?
BattlerDeityoftheNightArtemis
Opinionated
19
ISR
A difficult boss is likely to blame you for things you are not remotely associated with. Therefore, it may be necessary to keep a record of all conversations. If he verbally assigns you certain work, be sure to send him a confirmation email. This will help you avoid problems later on.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
18
Director of Sales
Thank you, I will put it into practice.
NumberofTerror
Opinionated
19
SDR
Be proactive.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
18
Director of Sales
Basic or extraordinary?
NumberofTerror
Opinionated
19
SDR
It's essential to stay one step ahead of your boss, so to speak. If you know you're going to be assigned a new project, start researching it.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
18
Director of Sales
Thank you, I will put it into practice.
GoldenBeastTamer
Praised Answer
18
AE
Limit pain and set a goal.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
18
Director of Sales
For example?
GoldenBeastTamer
Praised Answer
18
AE
You must recognize that working with that person is a "temporary task. You can set tolerance limits and use the time to become more marketable."
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
18
Director of Sales
Thank you, I will put it into practice.
ThunderingSwordDragon
Praised Answer
18
ISR
Avoid surprises.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
18
Director of Sales
For example?
ThunderingSwordDragon
Praised Answer
18
ISR
Authoritarians, more than most people, "hate to be ignored. That's why you must keep them informed of insignificant and relatively insignificant accomplishments. They seek control and power, so giving them a little information satisfies their appetite."
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
18
Director of Sales
Thank you, I will put it into practice.
SpinningValiant
Praised Answer
18
SDR
Be your team's messenger.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
18
Director of Sales
How do you identify it?
SpinningValiant
Praised Answer
18
SDR
If you haven't yet taken on this role, Dufour recommends that you earn the trust of your team members and be the one to communicate their problems and needs to the boss. "This can be intimidating, as it involves having to tell him things he may not want to hear. But the new status is worth it," he says.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
18
Director of Sales
Thank you, I will put it into practice.
Kinonez
Celebrated Contributor
11
War Room Enthusiast
Talk to him about this, if nothing changes go to his boss
Lenca
Politicker
10
BDR
Tell him to stop messing with your work xD

AlphaCharlie
Arsonist
10
Account executive
Write all the changes he made you do on a regular basis, at the end of the month let him know with a report how time consuming that is and how a waste of time it is.ย 
CuriousFox
WR Officer
9
๐ŸฆŠ
Ask to send you in an email a list of the edits they would like to make.ย 
nighmaredollalice
Good Citizen
4
AM
Refuse to say yes to everything.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
10
Director of Sales
How can I control myself?
nighmaredollalice
Good Citizen
4
AM
Although many people try to placate an authoritarian by telling him exactly what he wants to hear and following his orders to the letter, "that's a big mistake," says Dufour. "You have to wait until you're convinced that your boss is making a major mistake that puts his or her own goals at risk, or until you come up with a better idea that you truly believe in."
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
10
Director of Sales
Thank you, I will put it into practice.
Diablo
Politicker
2
Sr. AE
Ask him about his mindset and value creation he thinks will be behind what he's doing. Just tell him that he doesn't need to to block your 4 hours because you can do it in x hours and rest can be utilised to do some other meaningful work.
BloodyHercules
Good Citizen
2
Enterprise Account Executive
Be your team's messenger.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
2
Director of Sales
How can I control myself?
BloodyHercules
Good Citizen
2
Enterprise Account Executive
If you haven't yet taken on this role, Dufour recommends that you earn the trust of your team members and be the one to communicate their problems and needs to the boss. "This can be intimidating, as it involves having to tell him things he may not want to hear. But the new status is worth it," he says.
FightingFistDrangon
Politicker
2
Director of Sales
Thank you, I will put it into practice.
MCP
Valued Contributor
1
Sales Director
Communicate. Ask for a 1:1 if you donโ€™t already have one scheduled and then voice your concerns, but be ready with a way things could be done better. Let them know how implementing these changes will make you both look good.
SaaSam
Politicker
1
Account Executive
Before you quit? Is your boss aware of your plans to quit? Is he/she the kind of person that is likely to try and make you look bad once you're gone to justify their own shortcomings? That's what it sounds like to me.
CaneWolf
Politicker
1
Call me what you want, just sign the damn contract
Why do you care if you're about to quit?
Fenderbaum
Politicker
1
Retired Choirboy๐Ÿช•
Watch him,then decide.
DungeonsNDemos
Big Shot
1
Rolling 20's all day
Just curious how this all worked out for you :)
Hopefully well!
Blackwargreymon
Politicker
1
MDR
Watch him,then decide.

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