March 16, 2006 5:09 PM

How to best communicate with a high-performer boss
Posted by at 5:09 PM

Are you working for someone whose high expectations have you running in circles? (And, no, we're not talking about the boss in "The Office." He's in a class of his own.) This week's WorldWit newsletter offers some useful pointers.

Tip #1: Get down to business when communicating with your high-maintenance high-performer boss.

When a high-maintenance high-performer boss wants to chitchat, he’ll let you know. Watch for clues before assuming he’s in the mood to talk about anything other than the project at hand.

This boss’s sense of urgency and drive can be difficult to work with, especially if you’re someone who tends to get caught up in the analytical side of things or you don’t like change. If you think the analytical work you’re doing is important, communicate to your boss what the benefit and result will be. Always deliver your project on time because a high-maintenance high-performer boss does not want to be slowed down by missed deadlines.