With the chef for life

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

Wherever you have to self-actualize, you will come across such a phenomenon as a chef. It is impossible not to reckon with this impressive object. Like it or not, you have to take into account the demands, whims and even the outright fool of your superiors. Your career growth and the number of zeros in your salary will depend on how well you do it. And to make it easier to navigate in this matter, smart people have subjected the commanding types to the appropriate classification.

Professional

This type, unfortunately, is extremely rare. Such a chef knows his job well, understands people, is tolerant to human weaknesses within the permissible limits, has the ability to set up and ensure an effective workflow. It is easy and interesting to work under such a boss, since the leadership hand will put you in exactly the place where you can bring the most benefit. The only thing that you will not be forgiven is laziness and unprofessionalism. So those who like to throw their thumbs up and splurge are better off avoiding such leaders. However, the experienced gaze of the Professional will get through the slovens even at the interview.

Charismatic personality

Driven by inner conviction, the Charismatic is adamant towards his goals (even meaningless and destructive ones). At the same time, anything can become a fix idea, sometimes not even connected with production tasks at all.

The desire to exalt, the desire for revenge, the ability to build a new type of society in one single company, or an ordinary thirst for power - everything can become an idea around which the work process will revolve.

At the same time, the personal magnetism of the Charismatic is so strong that it causes an irresistible craving for selfless service in weak and enthusiastic natures. Before you stand in the slender ranks of your boss's loyal army, consider: if necessary, you will be easily sacrificed to an idea, and in case of apostasy, you will be completely depleted.

From dirt to Kings

Perhaps the most difficult and, unfortunately, very common type of boss. Being in a long and hopeless submission, having seized power, he intends to carry out his managerial functions to the fullest. Does not allow familiarity (even with former friends and associates), sometimes brings discipline to the point of absurdity, does not tolerate any manifestation of individuality, is wary of initiative, does not organically tolerate criticism. The effectiveness of the work process is important for him only as a fact of confirming his own significance. The efforts of other employees are in no way taken into account. The "prince" puts in place those who have missed the mark in a timely manner, and shamelessly takes possession of someone else's "authorship". If you are ready to completely merge with the situation, this is your option. Those who have a bright "color" are better off avoiding such stresses.

Clever girl

There are options here. Long-term - when, thanks to her knowledge and professionalism, a clever woman enjoys not only respect, but also the love of her subordinates. The team selects for itself according to the principle of companionship, thus creating an almost family atmosphere. Trust and mutual assistance have a beneficial effect on the performance of work and the psychological state of employees. The only thing that can alert is some absent-mindedness of the Clever Girl. As a gifted person, he can sometimes forget about worldly affairs, such as the timely payment of wages or the previously promised time off.

In the short term, Clever Girl, getting into a leadership position thanks to her outstanding knowledge, quickly flies off because of a complete inability to manage. But for a short period of his power, or rather anarchy, employees have time to completely relax, allowing themselves to be frivolous non-punctuality, disregard for work and somewhat mocking disregard for the boss. Than they substitute their boss. But in vain.

To replace Clever Girl for the triumph of order and discipline, the Tyrant is usually appointed, who, in contrast to his predecessor, tightens the screws "I don't want to". So, once you find yourself in a pampering atmosphere, don't relax too much - it's not for long.

Strategist

A true leader. This is exactly the case when "the entourage makes the king." He himself may not know anything about the business he is in charge of, but having an intuitive ability in the selection of personnel, he almost always ensures one hundred percent success. At the same time, the Strategist knows how to make the most of not only the advantages, but also the shortcomings of his wards, instructing the bore to knock out "difficult" deliveries, the restless zealous man to deal with sales issues, and the pedantic slow-witted to collect reporting documentation. Having placed all the figures in their cells, the Strategist vigilantly monitors the well-coordinated work of the entire mechanism, eliminating problems in time and resolving emerging conflicts. Having become a "cog" in his system, be prepared for the fact that they use you "to the maximum", depriving any opportunity to cheat and relax.

Disorderly

By his lack of obligation and connivance, he manages to disrupt any process, periodically introducing even greater chaos into it by attempts to restore order and calls to improve performance. The lack of clarity and coherence in leadership may seem tempting at first. It is not yet clear that his subordinates have to pay for the boss's carelessness. Not being able to clearly formulate his requirements, he, nevertheless, will demand their fulfillment. The vagueness of responsibilities will turn into a very tangible processing, and the lack of planning, in turn, will finish off with frequent rushes. In addition, the general discouragement of the atmosphere kills any prompts for advanced training and deprives any interest in their activities.

Detached

Bears the burden of leadership with the air of a prima donna, forced to squander her talents on the provincial stage. His thoughts float in other areas, and it is almost impossible to return them to the working channel. All the most important things in his life take place outside the walls of his study, and everything that reminds of a sad reality causes apathy and irritation.

The worst thing for such a boss is an initiative subordinate, who, with his agility, raises the mud of a stagnant swamp and endangers the peaceful silence of planned everyday life. The best option for a Detached Chief is a staff of aged employees.

Such cadres are in vain not muddy the waters, but they are very supportive of their unobtrusive boss, who makes it possible to calmly hold out until retirement.

Pretentious

Filled with confidence in his own abilities, without any reason. You will recognize the pretentious chief immediately, since the peremptoryness of his judgments is commensurate only with their stupidity. However, it is better not to go into long explanations about what the boss does not know and does not understand. Having listened to the next "brilliant" order, put on an admiring face and, having issued a lot of assurances of immediate execution, do everything as you see fit. Overconfident bosses rarely bother to check the execution process, which gives subordinates plenty of room for maneuver.

Patriarch

In addition to leadership functions, he strives to become almost a father to every employee. Being an example to follow, he takes an active part not only in the working life, but also in the personal life of his wards. As the "head of the house", requires unquestioning obedience. Even giving the "household" the opportunity to speak, he still reserves the right to have the last word for himself. If necessary, he does not shy away from giving acceleration to unreasonable "offspring", but in front of strangers he always stands up to their defense. A very handy chef for those who need guardianship and vigilant, attentive guidance. The obstinate natures in the shoes of an "eternal undergrowth" will be somewhat uncomfortable.

For a successful career, it is necessary that your abilities, capabilities and needs, at least in some places, come into contact with the requirements, attitudes and interests of your boss. Sometimes there is no consensus, and then you have to decide whether to adapt to your leadership or change it to something else.