If you want stress-free employment, you should have a good working relationship with your bosses. While your management may have different priorities, such as focusing on the company’s vision, they also have to work on improving their relationship with the team.
There are numerous advantages to fostering a stronger bond with your superior. It can pave the way for career growth and enhance your job satisfaction. A healthy relationship with your boss can also boost your work ethic, a crucial factor in advancing your career. For your boss, having a committed and understanding team member can elevate productivity, foster a positive work environment, and fortify the team’s unity.
But how does one build a stronger relationship with one’s boss? Here are five tips you can try out to improve your relationship with your boss:
Take The First Step And Meet Them!
During this meeting, update them on your projects and see if you are on track to meeting their goals. You can also use the time to discuss your future ideas, such as potential improvements to current processes or new project proposals, and keep them abreast with other things they may want to know.
Your boss will be able to glean what is happening at work with your meetings and know that you are enjoying your job. It will also reassure them that their goals are still on track and step in if they need to guide your team.
Showcase Your Initiative And Innovative Spirit
Any boss wants to work with a talented, motivated, and protective team that they can trust. If you show that you are ready to work on projects, even challenging ones, your boss will definitely be pleased with your zeal and know you can help achieve the company’s goals. It will also show that you are committed to growing your career and give you opportunities in response to your dedication.
You can show your initiative in a variety of ways. First, you shouldn’t be afraid to speak out when you have ideas you would like to share during discussions. If you can’t speak out during the talks, list your ideas and then speak about them with your boss during your monthly meetings with them. You can also volunteer to take on specific initiatives that catch your attention and introduce innovation to make the task efficient.
Have The Channels Open
Have you ever told your boss that their proposal needs more work? Many would say they haven’t done it because they fear the repercussions or the response they will get regarding their ideas.
However, this fear is unwarranted because being able to tell your boss that their idea needs work can be critical for the project’s success. Remember, you were hired by your boss to help them achieve their targets with the help of your skills and expertise. If you know something is wrong or the idea needs more tweaking, you should step in and provide your boss with facts they may not know so they can adjust the project details accordingly. Offer recommendations if your boss needs advice on changing the project.
You should also have your lines open during work hours so your boss knows they can approach you regarding the project or chat. Be confident!
Be Understanding
Some of us often say our bosses can be emotionless, especially at work. Others comment that they don’t have any social life, which is why employees are believed to not bond well with their bosses.
Your bosses may look emotionless and antisocial at work, but they are just focused on the task ahead. They also have to serve as a model for the team because if they do not show they are focused, the rest of the team may copy them. Like you, they are also human, and they feel emotions that will affect how they feel that day.
You do not need to be best friends with them or invite them to all your team’s office parties. A simple “how are you” or “hope you have a great day” can improve their mood, especially during a challenging project or meeting. It is also a great way to communicate with them, even if your talk is short.
Be True To Yourself
Since we spend a lot of time with our colleagues and boss, it is unavoidable that you may think about your family life while at work. In turn, this would affect your productivity and focus. Your colleagues and boss may find your sudden change perplexing and won’t be able to help if they don’t know what’s wrong.
With this in mind, you should speak to your boss if you can take a short time off to focus on your family. If that is impossible, ask them for a remote or flexible work schedule. By letting them know what you need and being open to a compromise, your boss will understand and even try to help you.
Building a strong working relationship with your boss can be a novel idea, and some of us may still have reservations about doing it. But it is not impossible, and you can be surprised with how much better your work life would be if you were able to do it. Open communication and showing your determination to work with them to achieve similar goals will make it rewarding for both you and your boss.
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