When You are Now Supervising Your Former Boss

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In a recent session of our Bud to Boss Workshop, we were asked how do I handle the situation when I am now the boss of my former boss. It is a good question, and one that in the topsy turvy changing world of business probably happens more times than we realize. it is a question likely left out of most supervisor training, yet is an important supervisor leadership question – whether you face it for yourself, or to equip others who will be facing the situation.

I created a short answer – with three specific answers in a video from my hotel room over the weekend.

Not surprisingly, my answer is all about relationships, expectations and communication. While this situation may be difficult, its solution is based on some of the fundamental building block skills of all successful leaders.

I encourage you to continue to strengthen these skills of relationship building, clear communication and the mutual sharing or responsibilities – because when you do you are building leadership skills to help you face the challenges and opportunities you will face in the future.

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