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- Option 3 is your best tactical soln.
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"Drowning them in compliance" is the best method. At the core, they are VERY insecure individuals who believe they need complete control to either:
1) Prevent their perceived (or real) incompetence from being revealed
2) Looking bad and being revealed as the "fake" they feel they are
Currently I work for a programmer turned manager who adds features at the drop of a dime because "eventually she is sure the user base will want them," delaying testing for weeks which turn into months. And potentially making it look like I'm taking forever to get something out. What's worse is we work in a very degree and credential heavy industry. She only has a high school diploma. I've got a graduate degree.
I personally don't think of it as very relevant, but she has mentioned it multiple times..
I figure my best bet is to drown her in compliance, track all changes, and just document everything as stated above. The one guy there who is fully in her good graces does exactly that. Tracks everything, agrees with everything she does and says, you name it.
At best, it can be used as a "I write down everything you say and keep track of every detail because it's all SOOO important and I am learning so much from you oh wise one" sort of tool.
At worst, when it hits the fan, it can be "Hey, I AM being micromanaged in a ridicuous way and here's the proof. (Used only when things turn REALLY ugly as a last resort).
As I need the paycheck, I'm adopting the "when in Rome strategy" outlined above. But I'll be leaving sooner than later.
As for the article content above, the guy recommending "assertive communication" is on crack. Sure, in every day life it would make sense. But to say that to an insecure boss.. questioning their orders is tantamount to suicide, especially if you like the firm as a whole. They can and will make your life a living hell.
The second bit about it being more of an ingrained personality trait seems more on track, as well as the leaving part.
But for GOD SAKE, leave HR out of it. They are there to protect the company from lawsuits, help managers deal with job seekers, serve the current power structure, and help you fill out your benefits paperwork. And that is ALL. - Posted: 02/28/2004 @ 10:25 PM (PST)
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