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ENTERING YOUR BOSS’S WORLD

With assertiveness training, he confronted his boss in a manner
far from benign and became the most assertive claimant on the
unemployment line.
—Source unknown

An important aspect of establishing yourself is working effectively with
your new boss. You will need to accomplish the following:
■ Clearly understand why you were hired.
■ Conduct a perception check with your boss as you both make
sure you agree on what your job is and what is expected of you.
■ Act in the best interests of your boss and help him or her be
successful.
■ Understand the demands and expectations that others have of
your boss.
In this chapter, there is useful information about the following:

■ Why were you hired?
■ Clarifying your role and what is expected of you: a perception
check with your boss
■ Contracting with your boss: Confirming Your Appointment
Charter and Your 12-Month Road Map
■ Helping your boss be a star
■ Understanding your boss’s responsibilities and preferences

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