Management

By Lt. Dan - 10/12/2020 05:01 - Germany - Castrop-rauxel

Today, I told my boss to choose between A and B, with A achieving his longterm goal, and B producing a quick win, but not leading to anywhere near A. He told me to come with a "hybrid" approach." FML
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adjwejaelwkdc 21

I can always tell when my boss is overwhelmed. He starts answering his emails without reading them fully first. So I'll ask "Do you want me to do A, or do you want me to do B?" and he responds simply, "Yes." I've learned to ask only direct questions to which "Yes" and "No" are appropriate answers.

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Bogrbon 27

That’s boss speak for “Do B, and put in extra hours to get A done too.” Quick win and the long term improvement.

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BMXDude22 12

I had a boss like that. It was infuriating.

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adjwejaelwkdc 21

I can always tell when my boss is overwhelmed. He starts answering his emails without reading them fully first. So I'll ask "Do you want me to do A, or do you want me to do B?" and he responds simply, "Yes." I've learned to ask only direct questions to which "Yes" and "No" are appropriate answers.

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raven_of_azarath 34

My students do this too. It’s hard to get them thinking about literature when they think everything is a yes or no question.

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Bogrbon 27

That’s boss speak for “Do B, and put in extra hours to get A done too.” Quick win and the long term improvement.

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