Monday, September 12, 2011

Why do managers get on my nerves?

Here are just a few of the irritating things managers say or think.
More here: http://www.bnet.com/blog/salesmachine/the-32-dumbest-things-that-real-life-managers-said/17495?promo=665&tag=nl.e665
  1. “If you are on schedule, then your plan was not aggressive enough. If you are behind schedule, you must be goofing off.”
  2. “I’m sorry if I gave you the impression your input would have any effect on my decision."
  3. “Don’t worry, give it a try. You have nothing to fear but failure, demotion and termination.”
  4. “This marketing campaign will have a worldwide focus.”
  5. “Bonuses in my department are rewarded to team players who have demonstrated an appreciation for my leadership.”
  6. “I don’t want to force this decision on you. It would be much easier if you just agree.”
  7. “I’ve already made up my mind, but I am eager to hear everything you have to say on the matter.”
  8. “Next time, if you leave me an important voice mail message, do the right thing, call me and let me know it’s there.”
  9. “Fairness is applied evenly, according to my rules.”
  10. “I know there is a communication problem in my department. I just don’t want to talk about it.”
  11. “We have too many unproductive meetings. Please put aside next Wednesday to attend an all-employee staff meeting to discuss this issue.”
  12. “I know what the research reports says, but I have to go with my gut on this one.”
  13. “I don’t like to micro-manage, but I need to know everything that’s going on.”
  14. “I know that I am great leader. This department, however, needs help learning to follow.”
  15. “Just because you’re right more often than me, doesn’t mean you’d be a better manager.”
  16. “Whenever you have an idea, discuss it with me first, and if I feel it is a good idea, I’ll tell the others. You must learn to let me get credit for your good ideas. That’s what team work is all about.”
  17. “I think you prefer your idea JUST because it’s better than mine.”
  18. “It has come to may attention that your salary is well below the industry average. Therefore I am changing your title.”
  19. “I threw your suggestion away. Only managers can make suggestions.”

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