The most common cause of complaint at work is 'The Boss' – the boss who exploits you, the boss who disrespects you, the boss who messes things up for you and the boss who simply shouldn't be a boss at all. You can't always change them but you should be able to influence them. Managing your boss is the only way to stop the system grinding you down.HOW TO MANAGE YOUR BOSS is a step-by-step guide through the anxieties and pitfalls of working life. It aims to help you develop new ways of looking at your relationships at work and new strategies for dealing with them – towards the ultimate goal of ensuring that your boss appreciates the quality of your contribution and supports you in advancing your career.CONTENTSBefore We BeginChapter 01: Why Bosses Need ManagingChapter 02: Know Your OrganizationChapter 03: Know Your BossChapter 04: Know Your JobChapter 05: Do Your Job Well – and Visibly WellChapter 06: The Politics of Boss-managementChapter 07: Practical Boss-managementChapter 08: Preparing for Performance AppraisalChapter 09: Making the Most of an Appraisal InterviewChapter 10: When the Boss is ImpossibleFinal CommentsA Related Book by Derek Rowntree