Managers do dumb things. They ignore common sense advice, make sub-optimal decisions, and can live in a bizarro world that has little to do with the world you're in. Why? This talk, given by a "dumb" manager, will cover the things going on behind the scenes: budgets, motivation, strategic priorities, team dynamics, political capital and more. Understanding how your boss makes decisions will give you the tools to help reach better outcomes.
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Why Is My Boss So Dumb?
Managers do dumb things. They ignore common sense advice, make decisions that are less than optimal, and can live in a bizarro world that has little to do with the world your team is in. Why is this the case? This talk, given by a "dumb" manager, will cover the things going on behind the scenes: budgets, motivation and psychology, strategic priorities, team dynamics, political capital and more. Understanding how your boss makes decisions will give you the tools to help him/her reach better outcomes.
We've all had our great suggestions shot down, and our simple requests denied. Sometimes the opposite happens, and our simple ideas get a ton of momentum. This talk dives into the bizarro world of management and organizational structures. We'll look at the things going on behind the scenes: budgets, motivation, strategic priorities, team dynamics, political capital and more. Understanding how your organization makes decisions will help you craft your questions and suggestions in a way that leads to better outcomes. Seeing the big picture will help you be more successful, even in the small details.
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