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A slight incapable manager - suggestions ?

Paula

Hi everyone

 I understand that incapable is a strong word but I might have expected a bit more . During my time at work I find that ( which is being found gradually ) , that my manager struggles to understand what I meant sometimes , for example, Often I provide more complex ideas but she would expected much more straightforward answers,  If I wanted to combine everything into one large file onto Excel, it’s too much for her so she wanted a simple version ( ie different tab) but for me, I would find it easier to comprehend. I mean my managers definitely have her strengths which I can learn it from, but so much time being spent on things she might not find it understanding. If she gives me a task, we are going back and forth back and forth to work something because the initial instruction was not strong. She was  my role before, therefore it might be a steep learning curve  and also, with greatest respect( and I am certainly not being arrogant) , I came from a masters economics background, she is 15 years older than me, however only has An a level degree, I think for me the company has a lot to Learn from, but the manager was not up to my standard.  Any tips on improving the working relationship ? 

Many thanks in advance 

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  • Some very god advice and observations above (and welcome to Communities Hawabibi)

    I think the only thing I can add is that whether this manager is good at their job or not, or suitably qualified or not, the way to work with anyone is to appreciate their strengths, and support their weaknesses. Working with people is not a competition (and should never turn into one, because if it does you are not working efficiently, you are focussing on them, not on your own job). Ability is not established by qualifications, they only measure parameters of knowledge and understanding, or limited application on the examined task. they do not measure issues such as adaptability, or the ability to interface with others' knowledge to focus on a problem, or a newly significant objective.

    Learn from her what she can teach you of her way of doing things, and use that to expand your own adaptability, rather then seeing her ways as inferior or "old fashioned". Pass on what knowledge you have that is of use to her when the opportunity presents itself, freely. If it helps her: Great! If not then what have you lost?

    As I often used to say to managers regarding presentation-skills: "Use Powerpoint if it shows what you want to show clearly, but if it's easier and more effective to demonstrate using a whiteboard and marker, use that instead!"

    The same applies to all methods of working, and managing, and being managed.

    P

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  • Some very god advice and observations above (and welcome to Communities Hawabibi)

    I think the only thing I can add is that whether this manager is good at their job or not, or suitably qualified or not, the way to work with anyone is to appreciate their strengths, and support their weaknesses. Working with people is not a competition (and should never turn into one, because if it does you are not working efficiently, you are focussing on them, not on your own job). Ability is not established by qualifications, they only measure parameters of knowledge and understanding, or limited application on the examined task. they do not measure issues such as adaptability, or the ability to interface with others' knowledge to focus on a problem, or a newly significant objective.

    Learn from her what she can teach you of her way of doing things, and use that to expand your own adaptability, rather then seeing her ways as inferior or "old fashioned". Pass on what knowledge you have that is of use to her when the opportunity presents itself, freely. If it helps her: Great! If not then what have you lost?

    As I often used to say to managers regarding presentation-skills: "Use Powerpoint if it shows what you want to show clearly, but if it's easier and more effective to demonstrate using a whiteboard and marker, use that instead!"

    The same applies to all methods of working, and managing, and being managed.

    P

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