Gurmeet
This is a tough question for any one to answer on the spur of the moment in an interview.There are seniors of one kind as (Cite Contribution) referred to who by virtue of their experience and knowledge became assets yet are humble and dignified and i do not think there will be any problem in dealing with them. There is another kind of seniors which tajsateesh referred to, they are also assets but sometimes inebbreiated by the ego of indispensibility, they may be arrogant. It is this class of seniors who are tough to handle. There is the third kind who are hollow in terms of knowledge or skills, yet dispaly brash behaviour.It is still tougher to manage them as you know from inside that they hardly deserve any respect.The solution to this nagging problem lies in being aware of certain facts.
Though knowledge commands respect, in an organisation, heirarchy commands respect along with knowledge. If the arrogant senior is occupying a higher level in the heirarchy, you cannot afford to show disrespect for him.You need to be tactful in your one to one meetings with them.Do not argue or debate with them on the issues.Do not also say " iam in agreement with you on this matter" since he may feel that he does not need your concurrence.You can say " Sir,you have come out with splendid suggestion. Along with it, can I also incorporate this point(Which you want to suggest) to lay further emphasis on your suggestion".
In nutshell,
1)you need to be respectful,
2)tactful in communicating with them and
3)restraintful by not speaking bad about them
4)keeping them in loop while taking decisions
One can give only general guidelines but you need to adapt them tosuit your situation.
B.Saikumar
HR & labour Law Advisor
Mumbai
This is a tough question for any one to answer on the spur of the moment in an interview.There are seniors of one kind as (Cite Contribution) referred to who by virtue of their experience and knowledge became assets yet are humble and dignified and i do not think there will be any problem in dealing with them. There is another kind of seniors which tajsateesh referred to, they are also assets but sometimes inebbreiated by the ego of indispensibility, they may be arrogant. It is this class of seniors who are tough to handle. There is the third kind who are hollow in terms of knowledge or skills, yet dispaly brash behaviour.It is still tougher to manage them as you know from inside that they hardly deserve any respect.The solution to this nagging problem lies in being aware of certain facts.
Though knowledge commands respect, in an organisation, heirarchy commands respect along with knowledge. If the arrogant senior is occupying a higher level in the heirarchy, you cannot afford to show disrespect for him.You need to be tactful in your one to one meetings with them.Do not argue or debate with them on the issues.Do not also say " iam in agreement with you on this matter" since he may feel that he does not need your concurrence.You can say " Sir,you have come out with splendid suggestion. Along with it, can I also incorporate this point(Which you want to suggest) to lay further emphasis on your suggestion".
In nutshell,
1)you need to be respectful,
2)tactful in communicating with them and
3)restraintful by not speaking bad about them
4)keeping them in loop while taking decisions
One can give only general guidelines but you need to adapt them tosuit your situation.
B.Saikumar
HR & labour Law Advisor
Mumbai