Michael was a dynamic senior manager at a leading apparel company, poised to become the Vice President of his division. The problem was, he had trouble working with his boss. His boss was a very brilliant strategist but her managing style was disorganized and autocratic. She relied heavily on Michael for execution, and for getting the division on board because everyone had trouble with her. Michael often felt like he was caught in the middle, translating the boss’ chaotic and disorganized directives into plans that could be executed. But it was taking a toll.
Michael felt that his boss stood in the way of his promotion because she needed him to compensate the managerial skills she lacked. Michael wanted to move to another division where his talents could be more readily identified and appreciated, and where he had more room for advancement. Click here to read more…
