The article emphasizes the importance of recognizing that employees often have multiple managers, including project leads and colleagues, which can complicate workplace dynamics. Tailoring interactions with each manager—based on their individual styles and preferences—can enhance work relationships. The article outlines six key questions to help employees understand their managers better: their identity, reasons for management, topics for discussion, communication style, meeting locations, and timing. By exploring these questions, employees can optimize their working relationships and foster a more productive environment.
Every boss comes to work with a unique background, personality, style, way of communicating, level of ability and skill, and accomplishment.
The best way to fine-tune your approach to each boss is to continually ask yourself six key questions to understand your working relationships.
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