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The way I've had to explain this to coworkers when dealing with our former manager -- Take what he says, then figure out what he really means, and from there de
by derekp7 8y ago
The way I've had to explain this to coworkers when dealing with our former manager -- Take what he says, then figure out what he really means, and from there deliver what he needs. But dress what he actually needs into something that looks like what he meant to say, ignoring what he actually said.
- iovrthoughtthis 8y agoA manager that cannot communicate what they need clearly is not a good manager.
- danieltillett 8y agoAn employee who can't understand what a manager is communicating is not a good employee. More seriously communication is a two way street and problems can occur at either end.
- iovrthoughtthis 8y agoI disagree. It is the sender who is in control of the format. You have to ensure you’re sending something that the reciever will understand. Good receivers probe and negotiate a better format but ultimatly it is the sender who is responcible for the communication. Between peers I think it is more acceptable to require more negoatiating the format but in a manager -> employee dynamic (or any other power imbalance) it is the managers responcibility to be understood. Reliquishing that control is disempowering and stunts personal growth IMO. I think my view point requires a specific belief about peoples ability to do things and grow. Without that I can see how judging others for their ability to understand makes sense. I believe in people though.