Here's how you can effectively manage your boss's expectations and workload.

You have to manage your boss expectations by making a plan how you can meet the expectations. Remember your apprarisal depends on the set targets and expectation set by the company and your boss. If you wish to be in compliance with your expectations, your boss is the person who is going to do the rating. In order for him/her to do the rating, they must first understand your job responsibilities and ensure that you have been briefed about your expectations on the job.

You can regularly schedule brief check-ins with your boss to discuss and update priorities. Use these meetings to align your work with their current objectives and clarify any ambiguities. This proactive approach shows initiative and helps prevent misunderstandings. If priorities shift, which they often do, these check-ins will help you adjust quickly and efficiently, keeping your work aligned with your boss's immediate needs

First things first, make sure you get what your boss is all about. Figure out what they're really looking out for and what projects they're jazzed about. That way, you can make sure you're on the same page and hitting the right targets. Then, keep the lines of communication wide open. Chat with your boss on the regular to hash out what's important, when stuff's due, and if anything's changing. And don't be shy to ask questions if you're not crystal clear on what they want. Lastly, when it comes to getting stuff done, use some tricks to help you sort through the chaos. Think about what needs to happen pronto and what can wait a bit. Focus on the big-ticket items that line up with what your boss is after, and you'll be doing well.

You can foster a culture of feedback in your interactions by inviting your boss to share their thoughts on your updates and challenges. This open dialogue will build trust and encourage a more collaborative atmosphere. When discussing potential delays or issues, always propose potential solutions or alternatives

In a coaching topic like this, it is important for me to convey to my clients that they are never victims, but can always help shape the situation if they manage to communicate in a way that is appropriate for the target group. It is also helpful to realize that just one conversation is usually not enough ("I've said all that before"), but that changing the status quo is a process. It therefore requires recurring feedback loops, patience and understanding of the other person's point of view - and at the same time clarity about the desired goal and a willingness to compromise. Basically, it's about having the right attitude.

Setting and communicating boundaries is something that should be done at the very beginning of working with anyone. They should be very clear and communicated frequently. The remote/consulting model can sometimes blur the lines because the other person can’t always physically see you, which is why clarity with boundaries especially in this type of setting is so important.

When setting boundaries, be clear and concise about your current commitments and realistic capacities. Explain how taking on more than you can handle may affect the quality of the outcome. And offer alternatives that accommodate your workload without compromising the results, like delegating tasks or adjusting deadlines

When it comes to work and personal life, it is important to set clear boundaries so that you can give your 100% to work and personal life at the right time. There are 3 types of boundaries that we can learn to apply in our daily lives. 1) Physical Boundaries: These can apply to your items that are differentiated from work. For example, some might have 2 phones that are used for personal life and work respectively. 2) Emotional Boundaries: It is important not to bring your work emotions into your home, such that your family members don't deserve your tempers that are created at work. 3) Time Boundaries: There is always a time to work and a time for personal activities. Learn to say no to work when it is time for personal life activities

With time management one thing that is important is communicating deadlines and how long things are going to take. One example of this with one of my clients was implementing a new program that would ultimately save time and money in the long run. The benefits were there, but I had to be very clear that it was going to be more time consuming at first. It would be more expensive upfront until his team was fully trained and in the flow of using the new program.

Firstly, make sure you carve out some time each week to think about how things are going at work. You could do a weekly rundown or even just a quick check-in every day to see where you're at. Then, take a minute to think about what your boss is really after. Get clear on what they want from you and how your work fits into their big picture. Lastly, don't forget to touch base with your boss regularly. Ask them how you're doing and what they think about your progress. Use their feedback to tweak things and make sure you're on the right track.

Can I ask why WE are managing our boss’ expectations and workload? Isn’t that the role of the leader…? Or a partnership in the relationship between us…