The Boss Factor

Overview/Description
 Your boss can make or break you, so you better find out how to work effectively with her. You must first build rapport and continue to develop it. Along the way, you'll learn how to solicit and give feedback and even learn how to use corrective feedback to your advantage. You'll also get tips on managing your manager, which is no easy task. But if you can achieve that and turn the annual appraisal process into a year-round activity, you'll surely keep yourself on the fast track.

Target Audience
 Employees who want to advance their careers

Expected Duration
3.0 hours

Lesson Objectives:

Building Rapport with Your Boss

  • recognize the importance of learning how to build a positive relationship with your boss.
  • select ways to become aligned with your boss.
  • select examples of ways to build a successful relationship with a boss.
  • identify examples of ways to fine-tune a relationship with a boss.

    • Feedback and Forth

  • recognize the value of learning how to give feedback to and receive feedback from your boss.
  • choose tips for soliciting feedback from your boss.
  • identify examples of dealing effectively with corrective feedback.
  • select ways to give feedback to a boss.

    • Using Emotional Intelligence

  • recognize the importance of using your emotional intelligence when dealing with your boss.
  • identify ways to improve self-understanding.
  • choose examples of ways to build work relationships.
  • use strategies for negotiating a better relationship.

    • Make the Most of Your Performance Appraisal

  • recognize the value of learning how to manage the performance-appraisal process on a year-round basis.
  • select tips for using the performance appraisal to the best advantage.
  • select examples of how to implement the periodic appraisal strategy.
  • identify examples of methods to help control the damage of a bad appraisal.

    • Course Number: PD0135