Posted on Sep 29, 2015
What techniques or approaches do you use when dealing with a difficult superior?
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1) Absolute politeness.
2) Following the order to the letter.
3) Remembering that one of you will be gone in 1-2 two years.
2) Following the order to the letter.
3) Remembering that one of you will be gone in 1-2 two years.
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PO3 (Join to see) - The answer given by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS is right on target.
Remember that, unless he/she is doing something immoral or illegal, you are in a bad position to do much about it. You could try talking to him/her about the issues you perceive to be "difficult" and, if you think he/she is wrong, you are always free to go to the next higher to express your concerns.
Whatever, just remain professional, do your duty to the best of your ability, and don't do anything to make matters worse. This too shall pass...
Remember that, unless he/she is doing something immoral or illegal, you are in a bad position to do much about it. You could try talking to him/her about the issues you perceive to be "difficult" and, if you think he/she is wrong, you are always free to go to the next higher to express your concerns.
Whatever, just remain professional, do your duty to the best of your ability, and don't do anything to make matters worse. This too shall pass...
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Thank you for your response sir. I was just curious what others may have to say about the subject, or if others had any examples of times that they had a hard time with a superior.
The information is valid, as I intend on staying in. I have yet to have a superior I have had a significant issue with, thankfully! I've seen horrendous problems with other people though.
The information is valid, as I intend on staying in. I have yet to have a superior I have had a significant issue with, thankfully! I've seen horrendous problems with other people though.
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Respectfully speaking the truth has helped sometimes. That includes not trying to fight fire with fire which usually leads to trouble.
Escape and evasion can delay confrontation but it is rarely a viable long-term solution :-)
Respectfully speaking the truth has helped sometimes. That includes not trying to fight fire with fire which usually leads to trouble.
Escape and evasion can delay confrontation but it is rarely a viable long-term solution :-)
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