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 April 24, 2012
Is Your Boss a "C"?
What is a "C"? - Conscientious 

They are focused on acquiring specific facts. 
 How "C" Boss Gives Assignments:
  • Prefers to send assignments via emails
  • Assignment will require  research
  • Provides very specific deadlines with dates
  • Will ask for a process breakdown 
  • Request is for your objective analysis
  • EXAMPLE:  "In comparing this and last year's Sun Energy figures, there is a 38% variance in the number of hours we billed (2200 hours v. 1356 hours).  You need to (a) compile a chart of the amount of charges over the last five years; (b) a prioritized list of contributing factors; and (c) create a proposed course of action to correct these factors.  Your report is due by next Friday, February 25, 2011 @ 3p.m.."
How to Respond to Assignments from "C" Boss: 
  • Respond logically, use task terms, via email
  • Tactfully ask for clarification 
  • Be diplomatic if requesting assistance
  • Include documentation via attachments 
  • More detailed and accurate, the better
  • EXAMPLE:  "Yes, I will examine the issue, investigate and produce the report by February 25th before 3p.m..  To research effectively, I will need to query a number of people in the department.  May I request that you inform the staff as to why I will be asking for all documentation for the last five years related to Sun Energy?  Please advise."

Extra Tips...

Your Boss is a "C" and You Are a "D"

             Respond with more depth, reasoning and  

           information than you usually do

Your Boss is a "C" and You Are an "I"

          Be more formal, factual and logical  in  

          your response

Your Boss is a "C" and You Are an "S"

          Provide data and focus on task rather than

          developing a professional relationship

Your Boss is a "C" and You Are a "C"

          Clarify level of detail and analysis needed

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