Wednesday, November 6, 2019
4 signs that your manager is the problemââ¬not you
4 signs that your manager is the problem- not you Are you having problems at work? If so, youââ¬â¢re not alone, and itââ¬â¢s not something you should ignore. Most of us spend a significant portion of our lives at work- way too much time to be constantly unhappy or submerged in an uncomfortable environment. And the truth is, thereââ¬â¢s a wide array of possible explanations for why youââ¬â¢re having issues- including many that arenââ¬â¢t really your fault, and might be a problem of poor management. Much like our family members, the vast majority of us donââ¬â¢t get to pick our bosses, which means that weââ¬â¢re often in the passenger seat regarding who we report to on a daily basis. In a perfect world, our managers would be great people and shining examples of professionalism, individuals whom we can aspire to emulate as we learn and grow on the job.Unfortunately, we donââ¬â¢t live in a perfect world, and most of us arenââ¬â¢t lucky enough to work with perfect managers. In fact, some of us find ourselves wo rking alongside problematic managers who really exert a negative energy and adversely impact the ability of others to do their jobs.Does this sound like the situation youââ¬â¢re in? If so- or if youââ¬â¢re finding yourself unhappy at work and are unsure if the problem lies with you or your manger- then keep a lookout for the following 4 signs that just might indicate that your manager is indeed the source of the problem.Everyone is having similar issuesAlthough your knee-jerk reaction to a less than ideal work environment might be that the problem lies in others and not you, you should take a step back and try to gain some perspective on the situation. If you think your manager might be the source of your problem at work, then listen to what others are saying. If youââ¬â¢re the only one whoââ¬â¢s having a problem with your manager, then maybe the situation isnââ¬â¢t as black and white as you think, and you may benefit from taking a deeper look at your involvement and role (hopefully in an effort to make improvements). However, if others are also reporting problems (or show dismay at how your manager does business on a daily basis), itââ¬â¢s a good indication that they are the problem- not you.Productivity is downOne of the truly unfortunate side effects of having a problematic manager is that not only are they difficult to work with, but they also tend to negatively impact the workflow and productivity of the department or team they lead. This impact can be profound and quite apparent- everything from decreased efficiency and productivity to poor intradepartmental and interdepartmental communication and collaboration can result from the ill effects of an unchecked managerial bad seed. If your team or department is in chaos and productivity is down- and your manager simply refuses to right the ship or is unable to- then itââ¬â¢s pretty clear that thereââ¬â¢s a problem.People are unhappyWhen a team reports to a problematic manager and the situation goes unchecked for too long without a course correction, the end result is often a sharp dip in morale alongside an uptick in stress and anxiety- not a recipe for employee happiness. And when employees are unhappy, itââ¬â¢s hard to imagine anything positive, productive, or innovative resulting. If the people who report to your manager are unhappy, then it doesnââ¬â¢t take an HR professional to deduce that there may be a problem at the top that needs to be addressed.People are leavingAn extreme result of employees being too unhappy for too long is that they tend to jump ship and seek out opportunities on different teams, in other departments- and at other companies. Are you noticing a trend of employees who report to your manager fleeing their positions in droves? If so, then itââ¬â¢s a classic red flag that thereââ¬â¢s an unresolved problem with your manager that needs to be addressed.If youââ¬â¢re having a problem at work, the only path to improvement is t o first diagnose the problem, including from where- or who- the issue originates. Use the signs covered here to help you determine if the problem lies in your manager, so you can start the process of working towards a satisfying resolution for you and your career.
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