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What do you do if your boss's decision-making is hindering your progress?

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You may have a great relationship with your boss, but sometimes their decision-making can frustrate you and hinder your progress. Maybe they are too slow, too rigid, too indecisive, or too inconsistent. Whatever the case, you need to find a way to cope and communicate effectively, without damaging your reputation or your boss's trust. Here are some tips on how to deal with your boss's decision-making style and achieve your goals.

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Present your findings:

Collect data on how your boss's decisions affect your work and discuss it during a one-on-one. It's a respectful way to highlight issues and seek improvements without confrontation.
Empathize and adjust:

Understand why your boss makes certain decisions. By seeing their perspective, you can better navigate their decision-making style and find common ground for progress.

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1 Identify the problem

The first step is to identify the specific problem that your boss's decision-making is causing you. Is it affecting your deadlines, your quality, your budget, your morale, or your relationships? How often does it happen, and how severe is the impact? Try to be objective and factual, and avoid making assumptions or judgments about your boss's motives or intentions. You may also want to gather some evidence or examples to support your case.

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We all have different professional opinions on how things need to be done... and your boss is no different. When those differences diverge too much or clash, you need to decide to either stay or excuse yourself from the project or move on. If you stay, you need to commit to following your boss' lead and work to progress around their decisions and leadership style. You need to have a road map on how to navigate working with them... e.g.: when will you volunteer more of your time, how will you set priorities and what projects or tasks will improve your chances of advancing in that climate. Strive for excellence and professionalism no matter what you decide... and if this is not enough, quit.

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As a team should reflect first may be am the problem and build up my support by going back and develop more skills and offer more solutions on next agendas.

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2 Understand their perspective

The next step is to understand your boss's perspective and the reasons behind their decision-making style. Maybe they have different priorities, expectations, or constraints than you. Maybe they have a different personality, background, or experience than you. Maybe they have a different level of authority, responsibility, or accountability than you. Try to empathize and see things from their point of view, and acknowledge their strengths and challenges.

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3 Choose your approach

The third step is to choose your approach for addressing the problem with your boss. You may want to ask for feedback on your performance, goals, or projects in order to raise your concerns and seek their input. Alternatively, you can offer solutions or alternatives to the problem, and explain how they can benefit both you and your boss. You can also negotiate expectations or agreements with your boss, and clarify the scope, timeline, resources, or criteria for decision-making. If the problem is serious, persistent, or unethical and you have exhausted other options, you can escalate the issue to a higher authority such as your boss's boss or HR.

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HR Advisory @ BCG | Winner of Emerging Future HR Leader Award by People Matters 2024
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The important aspect of choosing an approach is to understand your boss's leadership and personality type and accordingly identify the conversation setting. Some are open to feedback and willing to work on it but some can disregard it completely. The best way is to communicate respectfully and support feedback with instances and impact. Approach the issue with an intent to find a solution.

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4 Communicate respectfully

The fourth step is to communicate respectfully with your boss, regardless of the approach you choose. When doing so, it is important to choose the right time and place, such as a private and neutral setting. Additionally, use positive language that focuses on facts, goals, and solutions. Active listening is also important; show that you understand and respect their perspective. Lastly, express appreciation for your boss's support, guidance, or feedback and acknowledge their efforts and achievements.

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5 Follow up and adjust

The final step is to follow up and adjust after the conversation with your boss. You should document the outcomes, such as the decisions made, the actions agreed, or the feedback received, and share them with relevant parties. Additionally, you should monitor the progress and the impact of the outcomes, and report any changes, challenges, or achievements to your boss and other relevant parties. Furthermore, you should adjust your strategy and your approach if the problem persists or worsens, or if new opportunities or issues arise. Dealing with your boss's decision-making style can be difficult; however, it can also be an opportunity to enhance your performance, communication skills, and relationship. By following these tips, you can effectively cope with the situation and achieve your goals.

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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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Mohamed Saber

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It can be frustrating when your boss's decisions are slowing you down. You can use this approaches to deal with it: Identify the Impact Consider Alternatives Schedule a Meeting Present your findings By following these steps, you can hopefully address the situation and find a way to move forward productively.

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Christo Fernandes (He/Him)

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Navigating Challenging Situations: Addressing Hindrances in Boss's Decision-Making Consider this case study, a software developer faced stagnation due to their boss's conservative decision-making. Despite innovative ideas, progress remained stunted. HR professionals, encountering similar scenarios, can mediate constructive dialogues. Facilitate feedback sessions where the employee articulates concerns respectfully, offering solutions aligned with organizational goals. Encourage the boss to embrace a more flexible approach, balancing risk aversion with innovation. Propose mentorship programs or cross-functional projects to broaden perspectives.By fostering open communication and collaboration, HR fosters a culture of adaptability and growth

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