June 21,  2016 
Is your Boss a "D"?
What is a "D"?   Dominant
 Focus - Results & Efficiency
  Assignments from "D" Boss
What to expect
- Quick meeting or very brief email.
- Expect little information when assigned.
- Focus will be on the results.
- Deadline included or it is assumed "DO NOW!"

Example
"The number of hours we billed to Sun Energy is low for the last three quarters. What's going on? Send me a justification for the billing by the end of the day."

   How to Respond to a "D" Boss?
- Best to get details from other reliable sources.  
- Keep questions to a minimum.
- If deadline is omitted, offer your best turnaround time & confirm their approval.
- Do what it takes to get objective(s) met.
- Excuses & reasons for not getting job done  are not acceptable to a "D".
- Give your Boss short reports/graphs on time  or before deadline.
- Be brief, direct and state when "D" Boss will  receive assignment.  
 
Example
"Acknowledged. I will email the Sun Energy hours justification to you by the end of the day.

   Extra Tips
If your Boss is a "D" and you are a:


Remember they are your boss!


Stay business-like and  don't over-promise.


Move faster than normal in handling the assignment.

Do not "over-data" your response. 




  Attention HR/Trainers Only

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