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What do you do if your boss's decisions are not aligning with your goals?

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You may have a great relationship with your boss, but sometimes you may disagree with their decisions or direction. This can be frustrating and demotivating, especially if you feel that your boss's choices are not aligned with your goals, values, or career aspirations. How can you handle this situation without compromising your performance, reputation, or relationship with your boss? Here are some tips to help you navigate this challenge.

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Fernando Cortes MBA, SHRM-SCP

Former Assistant Vice President-HR Business Partner
Ana Ríos Luna

Mentora de Carrera | Experta en Marca Personal y Comunicación Efectiva para líderes, perfiles técnicos y tecnológicos |…
Sam Elgar

Head of Customer Success @ Primer | ex-Shopify | CS Advisor | Consulting Leaders on Building World-Class CS…

1 Assess the situation

Before you react, take some time to assess the situation objectively. How significant is the misalignment between your boss's decisions and your goals? Is it a one-time issue or a recurring pattern? How does it affect your work quality, satisfaction, or growth? How does it impact the team or the organization? Try to understand your boss's perspective and rationale, as well as the context and constraints they may be facing. This will help you avoid jumping to conclusions or taking things personally.

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Ana Ríos Luna

Mentora de Carrera | Experta en Marca Personal y Comunicación Efectiva para líderes, perfiles técnicos y tecnológicos | Coach Ejecutivo y de Equipos | Formadora en Universidades Top EE.UU | Top Speaker 2021
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Here are some strategies to navigate this situation: -Try to understand. Perhaps your boss has information that you’re not aware of. -Find a way to align your goals and those of your manager. -Present your goals in a way that highlights their benefits to the team or company. For example, instead of saying, “I want a raise,” frame it as, “I believe my contributions can positively impact our project.” -Look for middle ground. Propose alternative solutions that address both your needs and the organization’s objectives. -Speak your boss's language: When positioning new ideas, come to the discussion with specific numbers. -If you're unable to resolve with your boss directly, consider escalating the issue to higher management.

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Sometimes the decisions of our superiors do not align with our own goals or intentions. To understand the reasons you have to carefully assess the situation: - Look at the decision from your boss's and company's perspective - How does your suggestion differ in terms of impact - Analyze how you communicated your proposal and what you could have done differently - If this happens regularly it might point to a major misalignment - How does it affect you and your goals Taking time for a thorough analysis helps to calm your emotions and potential helps to understand the rationale behind the decision. It also forms the basis for any subsequent actions from your side.

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2 Communicate your concerns

If you decide that the issue is important enough to address, you need to communicate your concerns to your boss in a respectful and constructive way. Choose an appropriate time and place to have a candid conversation, and prepare your points in advance. Focus on the facts and the outcomes, not on the emotions or the personalities. Explain how your boss's decisions are affecting your goals, and ask for their feedback and input. Listen actively and empathetically, and try to find common ground or areas of agreement.

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3 Seek alternatives or solutions

Depending on the outcome of your conversation, you may need to seek alternatives or solutions to resolve the misalignment. For example, you may ask your boss for more autonomy, flexibility, or support in pursuing your goals. You may propose a different approach or strategy that aligns better with your vision and values. You may request a change in your role, responsibilities, or projects that suits your interests and skills. You may also explore opportunities for learning, development, or mentorship that can help you advance your career.

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4 Adjust your expectations or actions

Sometimes, you may not be able to change your boss's decisions or direction, or you may not get the response or support you hoped for. In that case, you may need to adjust your expectations or actions accordingly. You may accept that your boss has a different style or perspective, and that you can still learn from them or work with them effectively. You may focus on the positive aspects of your job, and find other sources of motivation or fulfillment. You may also consider whether you need to make a bigger change, such as looking for a new role, team, or organization that aligns better with your goals.

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Sam Elgar

Head of Customer Success @ Primer | ex-Shopify | CS Advisor | Consulting Leaders on Building World-Class CS Organisations
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Disagree and commit. This can be a hard pill to swallow, but sometimes you need to state your opinion, and decide to move on if the decision isn't going to change. At that point, you need to commit to the change and become an advocate. I find that it's best to really understand the decision inside and out, in order to get on board.

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5 Maintain your professionalism and integrity

Regardless of how you deal with the misalignment, you should always maintain your professionalism and integrity . Don't let your frustration or disappointment affect your work quality, productivity, or collaboration. Don't badmouth your boss or undermine their authority. Don't compromise your values or ethics. Instead, show respect, honesty, and accountability. Demonstrate your commitment, initiative, and creativity. Seek feedback, improvement, and growth. By doing so, you will not only preserve your relationship with your boss, but also enhance your reputation and credibility.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Fernando Cortes MBA, SHRM-SCP

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There are a lot of layers associated to the topic of "your boss's decisions not aligning with your goals". I ask (not trying to be sarcastic), "who said the boss had to make decisions aligned with your goals?" I mean I like the idea. But the boss just like everyone else works for the company. I've accepted the fact many years ago that while I do look for the boss to help support and facilitate my goals, this does not equate to it being all about me. Your goals are "your goals". And if you are not able to reconcile or not able to overcome a circumstance because there is a misalignment between your boss and your goals then either talk to your boss about it in a professional manner or explore the right environment. We are all free agents!

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Dr. Renay Scales

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I agree…AND, as a boss, I should not set up unreasonable expectations for an employee or employees to get them on board and switch the script without addressing the reason for the change.. I have noticed that sometimes there is an absence of integrity in the transaction.

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1 Assess the situation

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6 Here’s what else to consider

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