Be a Great Boss: The Hill Collection (4 Items)

168 Manage Your Team

people, network members, even outsiders in some cases, and

certainly your boss. You may not include your boss in every

discussion, but it’s critical that she agree with your analysis of the

problem and the need to act. She may even have thoughts about

the changes required, which you will need to respect and some-

how accommodate. Keep her informed, and think of her as a partner.

Call on her as needed for help with her superiors and other parts

of the organization.

Include your networks to create coalitions.  If the change involves

more than your group, involve your networks in assessing the

problem, identifying options, and generating support for a new

approach. You create support by building coalitions—groups of

like-minded ...