- Sets appointments ahead of time.
- Includes background information.
- Step by step lists.
- Well organized and in writing.
- Provides timelines.
Example "Maria, I need you to do a proposal that will help us determine if adding 3 new products for this next year
How to Respond to an "S" Boss?
- Express your pleasure at hearing from them.- Listen and then ask questions.
- Reiterate key objectives.
- Clarify frequently on progress updates.
- Commit to a timeline.
Example
"Sure. Are these 3 brand new products or are they ones that we may have explored in the past? I was thinking if they were ones from the past, there may be some additional information we could draw from. And.. would you like me to provide you weekly updates via email? And.. shall we schedule a sit-down appointment to review the final draft?"
Extra Tips
If your Boss is an "S" and you are a:
Don't control or dominate. Slow down and listen. Remember... they are the Boss.
Let them talk as you take notes and ask practical questions. Pace yourself.
Ask your Boss when a draft of your plan for accomplishing the assignment is due.
Inquire the level of detail the assignment necessitates. Verify/commit to the deadline.
