January 9, 2018
Is your Boss a "D"?
What is a "D"?   Dominant
 Focus - Results & Efficiency
  Assignments from a "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
Tips
- 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 & 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:

D
  Remember - they are your boss! 
I
  Stay business-like and don't over-promise. 
S
  Move faster than normal in handling the assignment. 
C
  Do not "over-data" your response.  
 



  Attention HR/Trainers Only

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