How "I" Boss Gives Assignments:
- Spontaneous. Informal. Animated
- No timeframe. Unstructured. Fast paced.
- Focus is on generating ideas, building alliances.
- EXAMPLE: "Hi Jaron, how's it going? (Chats for awhile).....I'm concerned. We've reduced the number of hours we billed to Sun Energy for the last three quarters. I like working with them & want to find a way to definitely increase our working relationships with them. Let's meet for coffee & see how we can make this happen."
How to Respond to Assignments from "I" Boss:
- Express your pleasure at hearing from them.
- Validate their feelings.
- Let them know you're looking forward to working with them to solve the "opportunity".
- EXAMPLE: "Great to hear from you! You're right! We had such a strong client relationship & something must be amiss. I like the idea of meeting for coffee & brainstorming ideas. I'll bet we can figure things out & regain traction with Sun Energy."
Extra Tips...
● Your Boss is an "I" & You Are a "D"
Let them talk. Build on their ideas.
● Your Boss is an "I" & You Are an "I"
Let them talk more than you.
● Your Boss is an "I" & You Are an "S"
Listen & tactfully refocus conversation
as needed.
● Your Boss is an "I" & You Are a "C"
Offer to research resources for their ideas.
