Going over the Bosses Head

Yes, we just said don’t go over the bosses head. When you and the boss disagree about a decision the boss has made, you have to accept that decision and work within the bosses guidelines. He is the boss and you are not. If you are afraid a bad decision by your boss reflects poorly on your, follow-up a meeting with an email to your boss that summarizes the meeting. State the concerns you expressed, the solution you offered solution, and the decision your boss made. Should it ever come to defending your role in the decision, you have this email. Boss

In rare circumstances, however, you must go to someone else of authority in your company and, in strictest confidence, share your concern with them about behavior by your boss that includes any of the following:

The company is on the line because of the decision or action

Your boss has done something illegal.

Your boss is seriously ill or addicted and is unable to function effectively.

Your boss is committing or permitting sexual or racial harassment.

Once you inform the appropriate person, return to work and let this person solve the problem.

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