Meryl Runion's Management Skill Training Blog on the Communication Challenges facing Managers and Supervisors in the workplace

 

June 16, 2008

Five minutes of your undivided attention now could save us hours later. ~ PowerPhrase

If you need to tell your boss he or she isn’t listening, here’s a great way to say it:

  • I know you have a lot on your plate and it’s difficult to give my issues full attention. However, I think with five minutes of your undivided attention now, we could create action steps that will save us hours later.

It acknowledges their situation and lets your need be known in a way that supports their interests.

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