The merit is that we survived the first harsh months of interaction, belongs to us both. My boss had to contend not only with my temper, but with a complete lack of understanding of issues related to Internet publications. For example, I could not understand the optimization of titles with search engine optimization, the layout of the lyrics and their delivery. Her style of communication is through frequent e-mails and quick questions via SMS radically different from the usual for me. I used to come into the office and talk to your boss face to face.
According to consultants for personnel and career worldwide employees in the age of increasingly have to report to younger bosses. These changes are associated primarily with the technological revolution. We, the dinosaurs, it's hard to rebuild your style of work. The question arises, how to get along with younger and savvy bosses.
To find the answer, I talked with two consultants who have built a career on the subject of relations between different age groups, as well as psychologist Billy Piwnica, who teaches in the doctoral program in clinical psychology at teachers College at Columbia University.
Robin Throckmorton, co-author of the book "How to make "children's radio", "baby-Boomer" generation X and Y to work together and achieve more", encourages older to take matters into their own hands and talk to the boss about what type of communication he prefers. (Minus me, the boss asked me to have a web messenger for instant messaging. I was overcome with emotion, and I never did).
Claire Raines, author of "Generations at work", agrees that senior staff need to adapt to the communication style of the younger chiefs, and not to alter them. Useful advice. Young people believe that missed call on cell serves the same purpose as a voice message asking to call back. This makes sense. Who wants to sit and wait an eternity until tedious automatic voice probablyt: "Please leave a message after the beep..."
Moreover, when older employees make efforts to learn about new ways of communicating, they should not expect the same from the authorities. "You need to adopt the habits of the boss, " says Raines. But don't expect it too will have to learn".
Throckmorton and Raines agree that older workers do not think that they will win the respect of young ruler only because of their age. "You have to earn that respect," says Throckmorton. Another common misconception - if young boss wants or needs in education and mentoring. "Senior staff tend to take care of, " said Throckmorton. - It doesn't work".
A few months ago I was transferred to another boss, this time older than me. I admit that with him it is easier for me than with the young. As for my old, young, boss, but today is her last day at Forbes. She got a great new job in other organisations, and it is a big step up on the career ladder. I have no doubt she will succeed.
1. Start with a conversation heart to heart. It is pointless to pretend that you are as modern and well-tech savvy people, like your boss. (Of course, if you are not gadgetman.) Is right to tell the boss that you are used to work differently, but definitely ready to adapt to his style.
2. Note particularly etiquette. Understand the nuances of telephone and SMS etiquette. Young employees are accustomed to quickly get answers. Hint: missed call on mobile is actually a message asking you to call back.
3. Tie with frequent personal meetings. Leave the habit to discuss at the meeting. Youth addresses issues of digital methods. Many of them simply do not need to communicate face to face. And if you have Skype.
4. Accept the fact that you need to change. Consultant Robin Throckmorton once did a presentation for younger colleagues (including the boss) and launched into a long discourse, as if he wanted to interact with the new generation. The audience came so enraged that just stopped listening. The lesson is simple: the younger the Manager, the more concise and accurate explanations he wants to hear from you.
5. Age is nothing, experience everything.
Do not think that you will be respected simply because of your age. Show that your experience is invaluable for the company, and then you will earn the admiration of the boss.
6. Not protect the head.
Senior staff love to patronize, to play the role of parents or other older relatives younger colleagues. Avoid such situations - your boss enough drilled in the family, the school and the University, to the slightest hint of a mentor tone brought him out of himself.
7. Respect the experience of the young boss. Respect what you do not know. Realize that the young boss has much to teach you.
Source:
Forbes Russia
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