He's gone behind my back on my own project and hasn't kept me in the loop on developments. The project is now not going ahead.
2007-01-03 23:53:45 · 14 answers · asked by laura_hobday 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
You can always get another job.
2007-01-04 00:00:58 · answer #1 · answered by Terence C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the kind of boss you have and what the situation at your workplace is like. This could be a indicator that your position there is in jeopardy, your boss could just be a jerk or he could have flaked out for some unknown reason.
If he has not done this type of thing before and if he is a generally approachable person, you might consider just setting up a meeting and talking to him about the project and trying to find out what happened. You might schedule the meeting as a follow-up to the closed project and state that you would like to take one quick look at it to see what went wrong so similar mistakes are not made in the future. Such as communication issues that came up & kept you out of the loop on details.
You could also just speak to him directly about the issue to find out why. He may have wanted the project axed for reasons he hasn't expressed.
If he just totally screwed everything up, document the entire process - what he did, what you did & what you would have done differently. That way, if this ends up being an issue with his bosses or company owners/stock holders - you have some documented support for your position.
In whatever case, be professional, don't whine about it to anyone and keep detailed files. Projects get cancelled all the time, take it as a learning experience and move on. Take steps to see similar issues don't arise in the future by monitoring staff more closely, keeping in better contact with your boss about projects and keeping detailed files about meetings and who is authorizing what changes.
It also wouldn't hurt to talk to other members of the project team if they are still around, just to detail things and close the books on that project. Also, to see if they heard anything about why your boss behaved the way he did.
Best of Luck.
2007-01-04 08:09:59 · answer #2 · answered by bionicbookworm 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him out to lunch.
Tell him that you'd like to learn more about the reasons why the project isn't going ahead. While you are at lunch, bring up - in a reserved manner - that you feel that you were not kept in the loop on developments. Use words like, "I feel" instead of "you did" I've done this and it works. Act like you are seeking advice and not pointing fingers - not always easy, but it works.
Get to the bottom of the issue and move on. Either you did not do a very good job and your boss had to jump in or your boss is threatened by you.
2007-01-04 08:03:57 · answer #3 · answered by PO'd in Portland 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Make him face the reality. Go and see him in his office.
Talk to him without feeling the need of getting angry.
Prepare a list of arguments that will allow you to back up the explanation of your problem. And make him understand that if HE wants the projects to be done correctly, he should definitely let YOU take care of it.
Also, ask him directly if he trusts you or not. At least you'll know where you stand. If he says he trusts you, explain him that you'll take care of the project and that you'll keep him informed with timely reports.
Go and see him occasionally to check if he's got ideas he would want to implement, so that at least you would be aware of what's going on.
2007-01-04 08:05:31 · answer #4 · answered by will2135 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your BOSS (ie. the one with more authority than you) is 'undermining' your authority? Huh?
By being your boss, he HAS the authority - maybe not the moral right, but certainly the legal one to stop your project & interfere in your work.
All you can do it air your grievances to the 'personell dept' or casually mention it to HIS boss (if he has one) - otherwise you'll have to suck it up...life ain't fair.
2007-01-04 08:05:11 · answer #5 · answered by creviazuk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Can you go to his boss and let them know what is going on? If you can, be prepared. Show them what work you have done and when and where your boss stepped in and started doing it his way. Your boss may not like it though, so watch out for back fire, if that is what you end up doing.
2007-01-04 08:03:50 · answer #6 · answered by Jodi C 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not much - unless you think going above his head and airing your grievances will work. However, be warned - that can also be a good way of making your life at that place unbearable, so if you want to try complaining, be prepared you might want to find another job.
2007-01-04 07:57:09 · answer #7 · answered by cuddles_gb 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
do nothing!! if it's ur boss then be quiet and take it... it's the best way to achieve ur desired position in ur job. if u are certain tht u can get a better position somewhere else then tell him right off. do't hold back on anything tht u feel and jus walk out on him.
2007-01-04 07:59:49 · answer #8 · answered by darkangel_les_6669 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I do not know the details of your question, but it sounds to me he is not satisfied with the progress of the project. You need to talk to him.
2007-01-04 08:22:57 · answer #9 · answered by scott p 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if he drives a nice car pour fish guts in the vents, then a few days later it stinks! i've done this before & it works a treat he had to hire a vehicle whilst his got cleansed! to this day he don't know it's me.! Hee Hee i slept well since!
2007-01-04 08:52:42 · answer #10 · answered by only me!! 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋