- 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