{"id":7520,"date":"2020-09-11T11:48:04","date_gmt":"2020-09-11T15:48:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/?p=7520"},"modified":"2020-09-11T11:49:11","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T15:49:11","slug":"how-to-be-a-boss-and-have-a-successful-meeting-with-your-manager","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/how-to-be-a-boss-and-have-a-successful-meeting-with-your-manager\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Be a Boss and Have a Successful Meeting With Your Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>According to research, <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2020\/03\/02\/most-employees-are-too-intimidated-to-talk-to-their-boss-about-work-issues\/\">60% of employees<\/a> feel as though they can&#8217;t approach their boss about an issue at work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re hoping for a raise or you&#8217;re looking to point out troubling trends in the workplace, there may come a time when you need to schedule a meeting with your boss. So how do you make sure it&#8217;s a successful meeting?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading as we provide some helpful advice on planning a fruitful meeting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Come in With an Objective<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you approach your boss, ask yourself what you hope to accomplish through the meeting. After all, your boss or manager is busy and may not have a ton of extra time and it&#8217;s pertinent that you respect their schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing your objective can also help you map out your talking points, which we&#8217;ll discuss in detail in a little bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the meantime, ask yourself the following questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>What do you want to accomplish?<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>How do you plan to accomplish your goals?<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>What, specifically can your boss do to help you?<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Are your goals best-suited for a meeting, or would an email suffice?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The more you plan, the more confident you&#8217;ll feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose the Right Time and Place<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about how you like to be approached. When you&#8217;re having a rough day or you&#8217;re in the middle of something important, odds are you want to stay focused.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people are the same way. You&#8217;ll need to keep this in mind as you begin planning your one-on-one meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Give your boss plenty of heads-up so they can plan their day around the meeting. Likewise, make sure you&#8217;re choosing a quiet location where you don&#8217;t have to worry about your coworkers interrupting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your office has a meeting room system, include an invitation in your initial email. And if you don&#8217;t yet have a meeting room system, click this link to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meetio.com\/blog\/what-is-a-meeting-room-management-system\">learn more<\/a> about why they&#8217;re so important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Think About What You Want to Say<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ve approached your boss or manager about the meeting, and now you&#8217;re on their schedule! That&#8217;s great!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But before you get too comfortable, it&#8217;d be wise to jot down some talking points you&#8217;d like to cover during your meeting. This is a great time to refer back to the questions from our first section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specifically, focus on the how and why of your goal. Let your boss know what, if anything, you need from them to achieve what you&#8217;re after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t need a script, by any means, but planning your major ideas can help keep your meeting brief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow Up<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the meeting concludes, you&#8217;re not quite finished. Head back to your office and draft up a thank you email, letting your boss know how appreciative you are for their time and attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is proper business etiquette and shows that you&#8217;re a considerate employee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Have a Successful Meeting and Wow Your Boss With These Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Asking your boss for their time can be intimidating. But you are your biggest advocate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow these tips and you should have no issues pulling off a successful meeting!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you enjoyed this article, don&#8217;t forget that we have tons of additional content for you to check out. Make sure to visit our blog for fresh content.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to research, 60% of employees feel as though they can&#8217;t approach their boss about an issue at work. 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