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I Must Be Right, Making Me Boss Says So • Organizations reinforce perpetuated cycles of – Ineffective behaviors (consider boss’ role models’ skills) – Presumption that title reflects and bestows good judgment • Boss either – Is aware but afraid to acknowledge doubts – Believes own P.R. (by far the more difficult to deal with) • Regardless, cultural pressure to act as if right – Can’t acknowledge insufficient knowledge (or, heaven forbid, inadequate judgment), threatens one’s authority – Can’t even attend training any more, at least not with the troops (now can learn only in elegant surroundings with other bosses)— image that bosses are different Have you become your parents? ©2008 GO PRO MANAGEMENT, INC. -6 How Managers Get So Stupid
Why Would a Boss Impose an “Unrealistic” Budget/Schedule? Boss fails when you fail • Just passing along legal or business constraints • Misunderstands work – Need for requirements, testing, etc. – Seems simple – “Double whammy” rule of thumb • Doesn’t believe your points – We’re not really clear in our own minds on why, what, how – Our assumptions are not shared – Links to quality don’t register ©2008 GO PRO MANAGEMENT, INC. -7 How Managers Get So Stupid
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