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11/05/2024

Five Things to Never Say When Talking to Your Boss about a Problem

Avoid saying these things when you sit down with them

Things go wrong at work. Bad news happens. That's inevitable. And when these things happen, it's important to be proactive. That means getting on your boss' schedule and talking things through.

When you do have that conversation, there are several ways in which you can make it go better. Here are five things to avoid doing when you sit down with them:

1. NOT PROVIDING BACKGROUND INFORMATION

If you’re going to discuss a problem that has significant consequences, you should send your boss some information about the problem before having the conversation. At a minimum, describe the problem and any consequences you are aware of or can reasonably foresee.

Please select this link to read the complete article from Fast Company.

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