ways to constructively disagree with your boss
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Ways to Constructively Disagree with your Boss
Speaking up for what we believe is a good thing, but when it amounts to disagreeing with your boss, you need to be tactfully. ET's Rica Bhattacharyya brings you expert advice on how to constructively
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1 Go Prepared
While your boss would want to know the reason for yourdisagreement, he would also be keen to know the alternative solution.“The more confidently you disagree by stating the alternative, higher isthe probability of your boss agreeing to your perspective,“ said SudhirDhar, director, human resources and administration at Motilal OswalFinancial Services. “To begin with, you must say that you agree withhim in principle, however, there are a few disagreements and you canproceed with explaining them in brief,“ said Abhishek Kumar, assistantprofessor at BIM Trichy.
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2 Express Right
“You can disagree with any person, however, to gain acceptance of yourviews, expressing it in the right way is vital. Hence, begin yourdiscussion stating the mutual purpose and interest you hold,“ said Dhar.“You need to express that the desired results may not be achieved asexpected by your boss and state in a subtle way the outcome of yourviewpoint,“ he said. “You may first try to relate one or two incidentsthat support his points and then relate a few more incidents thatsupport a contrary view,“ Kumar suggested.
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3 Give Examples
While disagreeing, it is best to put forward the facts, figures,experience, scenarios supporting your viewpoint. “This would helpyour boss analyse your view and consider it,“ said Dhar. “Raise theargument to the level of the issue or the concept and then discuss prosand cons, as concepts do not remain any one person's domain and,therefore, an objective discussion becomes possible,“ said Kumar.
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4 Ask Questions
It is best to state your point clearly and directly. However, when itcomes to disagreeing with your boss, you may have to adopt somealternatives. Dhar said one of the alternatives is asking relevantquestions. “Seek to understand your boss' perspective by askingquestions. Direct your questions towards the expected results, which iswhere you can put forward your reason for disagreement and statealternatives,“ he said.
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5 Listening Without Burden of Agreement
Let your boss know that you're your view point should be heardwithout the burden of agreeing to it. This will get you're your boss'attention. Grab this opportunity to put forward your perspective usingthe above ways, said Dhar. “Remember, alternative views help inimprovement and innovativeness in the organisation. Leaders whounderstand this welcome people with CANDOR,“ he said. When yourapproach is not right, leaders who prefer candor may also unwelcomeyour disagreement; they may perceive your intentions as wrong.Thus,disagreeing calmly and constructively will help you maintain yourprofessional credibility. Never hesitate to put forward your views,however, state it the right way, said Dhar.
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