What do you do if your boss doesn't understand your communication?

Change your boss. You cannot successfully work with someone you can’t understand each other. It sounds tough because people always think they work for companies but companies are made of people and if communication feels you speaking with extraterrestrials it will never work. Team chemistry is based out of respect if respect is not mutual, it will not work. Gone are days you must stick with boss you dislike. If you are consultant your job is by its nature ephemeral and your teams are also ephemeral. Hence you can move between projects and teams. When it can’t be done internally you always can move to competitor, work for client, go contracting or start own firm. Consulting is about choice remember that boss is temporary.

When faced with feedback regarding communication issues, it's important to approach the situation with a positive and open mind. Rather than confronting the problem head-on, take a moment to reflect on the feedback and discuss it with those you interact with regularly. From there, schedule a follow-up meeting with your boss to develop a plan for improvement. By doing so, you can prevent any unnecessary conflict and demonstrate your willingness to learn and grow. Remember, every obstacle is an opportunity for growth and development.

To overcome such a situation with your employer, it’s important to address communication challenges with your employer and take the initiative to ensure clarity and consistency. Start by looking for specific information to pinpoint areas for improvement. Adapt your communication style to your major by providing short explanations or using visuals. Actively emphasize understanding to encourage open dialogue and address any lingering doubts. Provide context to clarify the reasoning behind your messages and help you see the basic big picture. Follow up on the previous discussion to reinforce points and clarify uncertainties. If necessary, seek help from colleagues or mentors and explore new communication channels. DM me for leadership coach.

There is absolutely no reason to worry if there are some misalignment of views with your boss. The team is supposed to have diverse views, however what is important is to align on the final objective. Three key focus areas : 1. Keep the communication channel open and discuss the pros and cons of your boss'views as well as "listen" to challenges to your ideas 2. Align on the objective i.e. keep the end goal in mind 3. Understand if the backgeoumd information you have is similar to what your boss has as that may be defining the steps we are taking to reach to the goal

In simple words, learn how to communicate with your boss. Learning their unique language requires time and patience. Ask for feedback from your peers, and also be aware that sometimes, every boss has their particular way of communicating with each person in the company, so take it easy, but be sensitive about how you tend to communicate with them.

You must know that sometimes your boss has a totally different field and is not an expert in whatever you are an expert in. You must use simple, clear, but also professional language when talking to your boss and have answers to any questions that might arise during your explanations. Consider your boss as a child you are about to explain something to. Everybody in the room must understand you and, first of all, your boss.

Once the strategic goal has been aligned, underlying tactics and actions need alignment. The difference on approach can happen if the background data is different. Most of the times, approach varies due to the disparity of information available and subconscious bias, if any. Data misalignment is relatively easy to resolve, given the objective assessment. However the bias is where we need to apply soft skills. These biases are formed based on past experiences and we need to provide compelling arguments and evidences to change that bias

The onus is on you to ensure communication happens effectively. Begin by understanding your manager's style. What does he prefer? Open door, informal, concise uninterrupted, emails, Whatapp. Also assess what all and how frequently you need to review matters with him/her. Based on this seek a regular time for discussion. fix agenda and share information prior to discussion. Also fill her/him on details based on his requested frequency through the channel she/he prefers. It's also important in your very first interaction to understand their goals and be clear about how you will be assisting them in achieving it. Make this point crystal clear to win their trust.

In most of my experiences, I have benefited from open conversation. Important is to assess the right situation to find that your colleague or your boss is at the same frequency to actively listen. Else it will be a one way street. Once the expectations of the discussion is setup and appreciated by both parties, it's time to share and seek feedback. Important is not be defensive. Remember - No one is ?? right or wrong. The business decisions need to be weighed in based on risks and value associated with that decision. This is where active listening is important.

Ask for feedback regularly and involve your boss in the process. This will show your respect and trust, and they will show interest in whatever needs to be done.

If my boss doesn't understand my communication, I ensure clarity by restating my points. Then, I directly inquire about clarifying questions. Additionally, we should discuss their preferred method of communication.

What's your boss communication style? Different profiles prefer to receive information in certain ways. Try to know more about DISC or MB profiles, it will help you to leverage your communication effectiveness. There are also some negotiation techniques that help you to be persuasive.