Dear Sir/Madam, my role is Sales Officer in a middle management position. When the new manager took charge, suddenly five executives left the job because of his arrogant and inappropriate words, attitude, and loose talking with bad language. Despite the absence of these five employees, we are achieving decent targets with our current team. However, he is disappointing all of our staff and distributors as he cannot communicate properly and lacks understanding of the ground reality. I have been working here for the past four years. Should I consider changing companies? Please suggest.
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From India, Hyderabad
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You have provided information about recent events in your company. After a new manager takes over, five executives leave their positions. How is it that this went unnoticed by HR? Does HR conduct exit interviews? Is HR too preoccupied with other matters to address the fundamental issues at hand? Furthermore, what about your General Manager (GM)? How was this oversight missed by the GM as well?
Such issues arise due to several reasons:
- **Lack of emphasis on the interpersonal environment within the company:** Employees lack training in interpersonal skills.
- **Inadequate interviewing skills:** Why was the manager's arrogance not identified during the interview process? While some may disagree, an experienced interviewer should be able to discern subtleties in what the interviewee communicates.
- **Management's fixation on achieving targets:** Often overlooking the hidden costs of employee turnover.
- **Insufficient efforts to shape the organization's culture:** Overemphasis on performance results in hiring candidates who do not align with the company's culture.
Regarding your main query about whether to quit your job, the decision is ultimately yours. Having completed four years with the company, staying for one more year would make you eligible for gratuity. The choice to wait for gratuity or move on is yours to make.
If you decide to stay, take the time to identify the manager's weaknesses discreetly. Highlighting these weaknesses should be done tactfully. While engaging in such actions may feel like politicking, it may be necessary for survival in certain situations.
Thank you,
Regards,
Dinesh V Divekar
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From India, Bangalore
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Such issues arise due to several reasons:
- **Lack of emphasis on the interpersonal environment within the company:** Employees lack training in interpersonal skills.
- **Inadequate interviewing skills:** Why was the manager's arrogance not identified during the interview process? While some may disagree, an experienced interviewer should be able to discern subtleties in what the interviewee communicates.
- **Management's fixation on achieving targets:** Often overlooking the hidden costs of employee turnover.
- **Insufficient efforts to shape the organization's culture:** Overemphasis on performance results in hiring candidates who do not align with the company's culture.
Regarding your main query about whether to quit your job, the decision is ultimately yours. Having completed four years with the company, staying for one more year would make you eligible for gratuity. The choice to wait for gratuity or move on is yours to make.
If you decide to stay, take the time to identify the manager's weaknesses discreetly. Highlighting these weaknesses should be done tactfully. While engaging in such actions may feel like politicking, it may be necessary for survival in certain situations.
Thank you,
Regards,
Dinesh V Divekar
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From India, Bangalore
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Given the limited information about the organization and whether this new manager is related to any of the other top executives, Dinesh Divekar has done a good analysis and given you sound advice. Could you kindly shed some more light on the size of the organization and its nature?
I was rather surprised to find that you are achieving good targets despite losing 5 executives. Could we also kindly know the hierarchical positions of the executives in comparison to your role?
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From United Kingdom
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I was rather surprised to find that you are achieving good targets despite losing 5 executives. Could we also kindly know the hierarchical positions of the executives in comparison to your role?
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From United Kingdom
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Let us break down the problem.
The Attitude of the Boss
The first issue is the attitude of the boss. This is leading to people reporting to him being unsatisfied, and eventually, people will quit because, in 90% of cases, people quit bosses, not companies.
Production Capability and Team Dynamics
The next concern is the fact that even after losing 5 employees, if you are still meeting targets, then you have moved to a new level of production capability. Perhaps your boss has worked with a team that is smaller but far more productive. That would mean changes need to be implemented by him, and he may have been given a timeline to achieve these changes or risk losing his job. Any action he takes now has two components to consider: the selfish and the selfless. One thought is for his well-being and growth, and the other is for the people reporting to him. If he is only selfish, then he will lose good resources at a faster rate.
Decision to Quit
Regarding quitting, that decision is entirely up to you. There are such managers everywhere, and it's not likely to change any time soon.
Thank you.
From India, Thane
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The Attitude of the Boss
The first issue is the attitude of the boss. This is leading to people reporting to him being unsatisfied, and eventually, people will quit because, in 90% of cases, people quit bosses, not companies.
Production Capability and Team Dynamics
The next concern is the fact that even after losing 5 employees, if you are still meeting targets, then you have moved to a new level of production capability. Perhaps your boss has worked with a team that is smaller but far more productive. That would mean changes need to be implemented by him, and he may have been given a timeline to achieve these changes or risk losing his job. Any action he takes now has two components to consider: the selfish and the selfless. One thought is for his well-being and growth, and the other is for the people reporting to him. If he is only selfish, then he will lose good resources at a faster rate.
Decision to Quit
Regarding quitting, that decision is entirely up to you. There are such managers everywhere, and it's not likely to change any time soon.
Thank you.
From India, Thane
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Rajesh, the people who left, were they underachievers? If that is the case, then it is good for you and the company. Now, be good with your new boss, as he has given you a good chance of growth by cutting competition. If he is no good, the management will kick him. Stick and watch.
From India, Rampura
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Dear Rajesh, Cool. In reference to Mr. Avani Rajaram's advice on self-respect, cool. Don't get into josh. Firstly, for the five others who left the company, it is their business and choice. Secondly, the behavior of the new boss is the subject of the management and the results he delivers. Thirdly, has there been any clash with you causing hurt to your respect? Be cool and deliver results from your side above 101%. The management will recognize your performance, especially as you are a four-year-old staff member. A small lesson: In 1963, a lady officer taught me:
1. "Bahut job advertisement hai lekin naukri nahin milti."
2. "Bahut beizzadi hota hai lekin izzat mein koi farq nahin padta."
3. "Bahut taka milta hai lekin kuch bhi nahin bachta."
4. "Kisi ko naukri karne ka dil nahi hai magar pet aur parivar ke karan koi chod nahi sakta."
Cool, sir. Blessings.
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Dr. Ram
From India, Indore
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1. "Bahut job advertisement hai lekin naukri nahin milti."
2. "Bahut beizzadi hota hai lekin izzat mein koi farq nahin padta."
3. "Bahut taka milta hai lekin kuch bhi nahin bachta."
4. "Kisi ko naukri karne ka dil nahi hai magar pet aur parivar ke karan koi chod nahi sakta."
Cool, sir. Blessings.
Regards,
Dr. Ram
From India, Indore
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Evaluating the Impact of a New Manager
The question is - how are you being affected? Does he speak rudely to you? Is your performance impacted?
If you are achieving targets even after those five people left, perhaps they were not essential, and your boss was astute in identifying this and letting them go. You need to consider how the new manager affects you. Do you receive enough challenges, rewards, and fairness in the company? If yes, then don't sacrifice yourself for those five, especially if their departure has not impacted team performance.
From India, Delhi
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The question is - how are you being affected? Does he speak rudely to you? Is your performance impacted?
If you are achieving targets even after those five people left, perhaps they were not essential, and your boss was astute in identifying this and letting them go. You need to consider how the new manager affects you. Do you receive enough challenges, rewards, and fairness in the company? If yes, then don't sacrifice yourself for those five, especially if their departure has not impacted team performance.
From India, Delhi
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I would come the other way, Yadav... Do you have another job waiting for you, or do you have to look for one? If your answer is yes, then move on. If your answer is no, you might have to look for one. Well, then don't think along those lines yet! Always ask yourself the question when you truly have an option.
If you do have another job waiting, move ahead.
Does your boss trouble you in particular (over your other colleagues)? If your answer is yes, you might want to discuss it with him, the HR, or others in the organization (your Godfathers, etc.). That might help you understand and maneuver the situation better.
If not, try to discuss it with the other colleagues and take it up with the HR or your contacts at the higher ranks. Usually, a new recruit gets the support of the management unless he is doing something drastically wrong. Going by what you say, the cost has reduced, but the targets are maintained. It's a win-win for the management.
Are you personally unhappy with the situation in your company? Do you keep thinking of the way your boss speaks, etc., even after you reach home? If your answer is yes, then first of all, learn to relax. And if you are still troubled at a personal level, I think you should look for a new job. So, start your search in full earnest. But yes, think of leaving only when you have another option.
From United States, Daphne
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If you do have another job waiting, move ahead.
Does your boss trouble you in particular (over your other colleagues)? If your answer is yes, you might want to discuss it with him, the HR, or others in the organization (your Godfathers, etc.). That might help you understand and maneuver the situation better.
If not, try to discuss it with the other colleagues and take it up with the HR or your contacts at the higher ranks. Usually, a new recruit gets the support of the management unless he is doing something drastically wrong. Going by what you say, the cost has reduced, but the targets are maintained. It's a win-win for the management.
Are you personally unhappy with the situation in your company? Do you keep thinking of the way your boss speaks, etc., even after you reach home? If your answer is yes, then first of all, learn to relax. And if you are still troubled at a personal level, I think you should look for a new job. So, start your search in full earnest. But yes, think of leaving only when you have another option.
From United States, Daphne
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I have a question for you. How do you rate yourself with regards to your performance? I have seen certain situations like this. If you are confident that you are a good performer, then keep yourself as a yardstick and measure the performance of the guys who left the organization. Try to approach the things happening at the office in a professional way and do not take it as a personal hurt.
If your answer is yes, I am a good performer, then there is nothing to worry about, and you can achieve many new things. If your answer is no, you can still learn new things and succeed in life. Remember, you are a winner.
From India, New Delhi
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If your answer is yes, I am a good performer, then there is nothing to worry about, and you can achieve many new things. If your answer is no, you can still learn new things and succeed in life. Remember, you are a winner.
From India, New Delhi
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