When and how is he most approachable?
This seems like a simple question, doesn’t it? Yet there is a great deal of insight to be gained by studying when and how to approach your boss. Like all managers, he has a particular style of interacting with his team. Some bosses are informal; you can talk to them anytime, anywhere. Others are more rigid and process oriented. The key is to figure out his preferred interaction style. For instance, can you knock on the door and get a minute of his time? Has he declared his preference about the office popin? If not, ask him directly: Are you open to me coming by your office with a quick question, and if so, ...
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