Give rough drafts to your boss if they are a control freak
Summary
- to avoid redoing work, give early drafts to your boss for input
Details
- He will be happy to give you input, and you will be working on the path that they want
- Dont submarine: disappear for days and come back when the work is complete
- send lots of information such as a plan of items planned to keep doing this week
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What to Do When…You Work with a Control Freak
Working for (or with) someone who scrutinizes everything you do and demands that you run it past them for approval can push anyone to the brink, but don’t despair. Here’s how to handle an impatient taskmaster:
• Run with rough drafts. Rather than toiling away for days—or weeks—to craft the perfect deliverable, do a first pass and say, “Here’s what I’ve put together so far. It’s a bit rough around the edges, but I wanted to capture the core ideas and structure so we can shape it into something outstanding.” Your boss will be happy to have input, and you’ll conserve your energy.
• Overshare. Send a breakdown of items you plan to tackle each week every Monday or shoot over a quick heads-up if you’ll be late to a meeting. While sometimes tedious, sharing this information will satiate your boss’s desire for oversight, while saving you the effort of justifying yourself later: “To keep you in the loop about our progress, I’ve prepped a weekly status memo with a snapshot of recent developments” or “I’m confirming that we’re moving ahead with X. Let me know by Friday if there are any changes.”
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