Name of paper: MUMBAI MIRROR (Times of India)
Date: Monday, 11th Dec, 06 (page 22)
This has happened, or will happen, to most of us. The problem of having two bosses is especially acute in those organisations where roles and organisational structures are not clearly defined, giving rise to a conflicting situation.
But what can we do when there are two seniors giving contradictory opinions and instructions?
Chanakya had a solution for employees facing such a situation –
So when faced with such a situation, the subordinate will have to sit down and think coolly. He will have to judge the situation and the attitude of the two bosses, and then decide on his own which order will be beneficial to all.
Now how does one practice and make sound judgment in the above case, Here are a few tips:
Just remember that, in the end, it is all about how you manage your bosses. A lady was once asked, “It must have been very difficult for you to report to two bosses..” Pat came the reply “No way - I always get two gifts on my birthday!!”
Date: Monday, 11th Dec, 06 (page 22)
DO YOU HAVE ‘TWO’ MANY BOSSES?
- Radhakrishnan Pillai
(This weekly column will explore the relevance and application of Principles and Strategies of Chanakya as discussed in his 3rd Century BC treatise, Kautilya’s Arthashastra, in Today’s Corporate World)
This has happened, or will happen, to most of us. The problem of having two bosses is especially acute in those organisations where roles and organisational structures are not clearly defined, giving rise to a conflicting situation.
But what can we do when there are two seniors giving contradictory opinions and instructions?
Chanakya had a solution for employees facing such a situation –
“They shall obey the orders of one who proposes what is beneficial to all” (3.10.39)
So when faced with such a situation, the subordinate will have to sit down and think coolly. He will have to judge the situation and the attitude of the two bosses, and then decide on his own which order will be beneficial to all.
Now how does one practice and make sound judgment in the above case, Here are a few tips:
- BE A GOOD LEARNER
- KEEP COOL
- LEARN TO SAY ‘NO’
Just remember that, in the end, it is all about how you manage your bosses. A lady was once asked, “It must have been very difficult for you to report to two bosses..” Pat came the reply “No way - I always get two gifts on my birthday!!”