Many people today are working in situations where they feel that their bosses are not taking their ideas seriously, and may even feel that their jobs are no longer secure. But, what do you do if you are in a situation like this and have a new idea you would like to try for the business, or a project you would like to see done? What if you feel that your boss wont give you the time of day never mind actually giving you a chance to try the new ideas out?
There is a way, but it can be scary for most people to try because it involves throwing a challenge out to your boss.
You need to be prepared for this to blow up in your face, and you will need some guts to attempt this. But, if your work situation has deteriorated to a point that you feel you have no other options, trying this might just give you a bit of peace in your workplace. It can be a bit of an all or nothing approach, but sometimes it may be the only option you have left.
First prepare. If you have a new idea or strategy that you would like to see implemented, but know that your boss will be confrontational about it, you need to have your entire plan carefully mapped out. You need to be ready to walk into your bosss office and tell them that this is it and give your presentation with complete confidence. Make it very obvious that you worked hard on it.
Then throw down the challenge. This is where you tell your boss that if you are allowed to go ahead and follow this plan, but it doesnt work out, you will leave quietly and not give your boss any problems.
However, you really need to understand when you should use this tactic and the situation you should be in first. When you have reached this point, you should be as close as possible already to either quitting because your boss has been making it impossible to continue working, or actually being fired. When you reach this stage, it becomes an all or nothing proposition, and you really have nothing left to lose. You might already have one foot out the door anyway, so this is your last ditch attempt at resolution.
It may be hard to believe, but this strategy actually does work but only if you have thought out your plan thoroughly and prepared for every circumstance. If you dont really know your job inside and out, it isnt likely a good idea to try this approach. Sometimes, it can actually open the door for your boss to show you more respect too.
But, if all else fails, be sure to do your research and understand your rights, especially if you have been dealing with a hostile workplace, and you feel that your job is in jeopardy.
| About Author Emilee Monoghan : |
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Emilee has worked in a hostile workplace environment, and feels that it is very important for everyone to have effective coping strategies - and to understand their legal rights. Her site, http://hostileworkplaceenvironment.com offers free guide that goes over some basic strategies.
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Article Added on Friday, March 19, 2010
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