JUST ABOUT EVERYONE WANTS TO LOOK good in the eyes of the boss. But it’s not about being a yes-man as much as it is about working hard, says Sreeradha D Basu
Exceed your boss’ expectations The easiest way to impress your boss is to be competent in the area where you work. “Be disciplined, be proactive, and help your boss in all situations, especially the more challenging assignments. Making sure you have your facts right, being well-prepared, delivering and then communicating to your boss about the good work you've done. “Always be around to take responsibility and go beyond his/her expectations,” says Rahul Kulkarni, head — HR, Kale Consultants.
Punctuality goes a long way Another no-brainer, but it’s often ignored. “Whether it’s attending meetings on schedule, finishing projects on time or meeting timelines and time commitments, this is something that gets you into your boss’ good books,” says TeamLease Services MD Ashok Reddy.
Give credit and earn goodwill When you complete a project, thank your boss for his inputs and support. At the same time, show that you genuinely value them, rather than just trying to massage his ego. If your boss gives you an assignment, treat it as top priority, even if it means pushing yourself to complete it. “It’ll earn you loads of brownie points,” says Ritesh Bhatia, who put in late nights at work for over a month to complete a job. At the end of the year, it bagged him a substantial bonus.
Show initiative “Take ownership and responsibility of your own tasks. Put timelines and find solutions,” says Team-Lease’s Reddy. “The use of initiative is very important for a boss to realise your full potential,” he adds.
Never bad-mouth your boss Don’t talk behind your boss’ back. If you have something you don’t like about him/her, keep it to yourself. Otherwise, it might end up reaching his/her ears one day. So save your criticisms, and say good things about your boss.
Punctuality goes a long way Another no-brainer, but it’s often ignored. “Whether it’s attending meetings on schedule, finishing projects on time or meeting timelines and time commitments, this is something that gets you into your boss’ good books,” says TeamLease Services MD Ashok Reddy.
Give credit and earn goodwill When you complete a project, thank your boss for his inputs and support. At the same time, show that you genuinely value them, rather than just trying to massage his ego. If your boss gives you an assignment, treat it as top priority, even if it means pushing yourself to complete it. “It’ll earn you loads of brownie points,” says Ritesh Bhatia, who put in late nights at work for over a month to complete a job. At the end of the year, it bagged him a substantial bonus.
Show initiative “Take ownership and responsibility of your own tasks. Put timelines and find solutions,” says Team-Lease’s Reddy. “The use of initiative is very important for a boss to realise your full potential,” he adds.
Never bad-mouth your boss Don’t talk behind your boss’ back. If you have something you don’t like about him/her, keep it to yourself. Otherwise, it might end up reaching his/her ears one day. So save your criticisms, and say good things about your boss.
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