Get What You Need from Your Hands-Off Boss

Having a passive manager doesn’t have to be a frustrating experience.by Sara Stibitz

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It’s nice when your boss trusts you. But some managers let you have such a long leash that they don’t know what you’re really doing or can’t provide the feedback you need. Worse yet, it’s difficult to tactfully request more involvement without pushing your boss further away. How do you work with a manager who is too hands-off ? And if she resists, is it possible to get what you want from her in other ways, or from someone else?

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