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Your #Career : How to Build a Positive Relationship With Your Boss and Colleagues…Mutual Respect Makes the Office Much More Pleasant.

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In the past, an employee’s relationship with their direct supervisor was found to be one of the most influential factors on whether or not the employee enjoyed their job. Over time, this dynamic has somewhat changed.

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In recent years, relationships with colleagues have become increasingly influential in the perception of job satisfaction. Part of this has to do with younger generational workers highly valuing collegial relationships — as demonstrated by their desire to work together on tasks more than Gen X or Boomers do.

Another aspect is that, in many settings, there is a greater amount of cross-departmental collaboration that creates more than one reporting relationship. For example, a team member in customer service may work with marketing to give input on how to market to existing clients, and the marketing supervisor oversees the project.

 

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Related: Building Healthy Relationship Requires Collaboration and Mutual Appreciation

Another factor that may reduce the importance of the relationship with one’s direct supervisor or boss is the myriad of ways an employee is assessed in today’s workplaces — including 360 degree feedbacks and other objective measures of work. A few thoughts about how to build a positive reporting relationship, even in shifting times:

  1. Be appreciative. Bosses and supervisors don’t hear thanks very often. They hear a lot of complaining and problems they are expected to solve. Occasionally thanking someone — and being specific as to why you are thanking them — can go a long way to start to build a positive relationship.
  2. Be respectful. One of the most common complaints I hear from supervisors, especially in cross-generational relationships, is that they feel disrespected. Most of us aren’t sure what makes us feel respected, but we clearly know when we feel it. Having a general conversation with your boss about actions that lead them to feel respected or disrespected would be wise.
  3. If you are going to raise a concern, make sure it is specific, not vague and general, and that it is a behavior or issue your boss can address. Don’t whine about management or a colleague in another department, where your supervisor has no influence.
  4. Do your job well, and be willing to go above and beyond. Remember, you are there to accomplish tasks and do them well. When you do quality work and, at least occasionally, do more than is required, you make your boss look good to his or her colleagues and supervisor.

Related: 9 Habits That Destroy Workplace Relationships

The goal of building a positive relationship with your boss isn’t try to suck up to them and win undue favoritism. The purpose is to develop a healthy, positive relationship of mutual respect, which will lead to better communication, the ability to work through disagreements and can build a partnership where you can support one another through difficult times.

Entrepreneur.com | December 9, 2016 | Paul White

Your #Career : 12 Signs You’re About to Be Promoted at Work…Being Self-Aware is a Critical Skill for Anyone to Develop & So you Should, Ideally, Always have a Reasonably Good Sense as to How You are Perceived By your Colleagues & Senior Leaders

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A feeling of euphoria is in the air. You suddenly have new sense of confidence at work because you suspect that you’re finally going to be recognized for your hard work. But until you get the great news, you really can’t be sure — and you most certainly shouldn’t start celebrating.

 

Good things could be coming your way.

“However, there are some telltale signs that you may at long last be getting that coveted promotion — you just need to look for them,” says Lynn Taylor, a national workplace expert and the author of “Tame Your Terrible Office Tyrant: How to Manage Childish Boss Behavior and Thrive in Your Job.”

“But remember, false reads on promotions happen every day, so even if you think you see the signs, you’ll want to remain as neutral as possible and stay focused on doing your best work.”

Michael Kerr, an international business speaker and author of “The Humor Advantage,” says the signs aren’t always obvious, but people can usually tell if they are being groomed, or at least considered, for a promotion.

“Being self-aware is a critical skill for anyone to develop and so you should, ideally, always have a reasonably good sense as to how you are perceived by your colleagues and senior leaders,” he says. “And talking about your career goals and potential career paths should be a conversation you have on a fairly regular basis with your boss.”

Whether you’re having those discussions or not, you’ll still want to keep an eye out for the signs a promotion might be in your future. Here are 12 of them:

1- You’re suddenly invited to meetings that you were previously excluded from.

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This is a good sign, especially if you’re invited to join meetings that involve senior management, managers from other departments, or key clients. “This obviously reflects a great deal of trust in your abilities,” says Kerr.

Taylor agrees. “This is a great sign, especially if your advice is sought during these meetings and you’re asked to lead future ones.”

2- You’ve been asked to take on a special assignment or project with added responsibilities.

“It shows that you’ve earned the trust of at least your immediate leader and it’s a great opportunity to grow and demonstrate new skills,” says Kerr.

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3- Your boss is being promoted.

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When your boss moves up, it’s a prime opportunity for you to advance — especially if you’ve worked closely with your boss and they’ve groomed you for the spot, says Taylor.

4- You’re being asked to talk about your long-term career plans.

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If your boss takes the time to have an in-depth conversation about your family life, training goals, and long-term career plans, then this is a sign that senior leaders are sussing out where you, and possibly your colleagues, stand in terms of career goals and ambition, says Kerr.

 

5- Your boss or higher-ups start inviting you to lunch.

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This isn’t the case in every workplace, but often, prior to a promotion, you may notice more invitations to lunch, says Taylor. “Good bosses view themselves as mentors and enjoy sharing in your success. They may also want to show appreciation for your work or want greater camaraderie through lunch or coffee breaks, as their level of trust increases. All positive signs for a promotion.”

6- You’re offered training opportunities or asked to attend a special conference to help build your skills.

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When senior leaders invest money in your professional development, it’s because they see potential in you and may be grooming you as part of their succession plan, Kerr explains.

Another good sign is if management starts tapping you to train other individuals or groups, Taylor adds.

7- You’re suddenly treated like royalty.

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Do you practically feel like the red carpet is thrown before you as you enter your office space?

“Maybe your boss and other managers are aware that you will soon be rewarded for your contributions, so they begin treating you like gold, with newfound respect,” says Taylor.

8- You are asked for your input more frequently.

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Being asked for input is a sign that people respect your wisdom, judgment, and experience, Kerr says.

9- Kudos are more prevalent, even in public.

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10- Your job description has already been upgraded functionally.

“If you’re seeing more emails with ‘Good job!’ and higher ups are being copied — or you’re even praised in public more frequently — your boss may be making a case to clinch the deal for your promotion by creating a positive ‘paper trail,'” says Taylor.

 

 

Businessinsider.com | September 22, 2015 

Jacquelyn Smith

Editor, Careers

Jacquelyn Smith