The Colour of Bosses

GREEN

Green bosses take a long term view when it comes to planning and decision-making. They consider the organisations decisions for the longer term future and growth and stainability of the company.

Green bosses love innovation and change they encourage creativity and challenge the status quo and look for new ideas.

If you work for a Green boss then you will know they empower you with the autonomy to make decisions. You know they trust you and your expertise to get the job done.

As you work they provide you with guidance and support to get the job done without the need to micromanage.

Green leaders prioritise the personal growth and development of their people Mentoring them and opening career path opportunities for them while empathising the importance of ongoing learning and development.

By doing all of this they create a collaborative work environment with happy teams and open communication.

YELLOW

Yellow bosses are inspiring leaders, they are full of energy and optimistic souls.

They have a clear vision of the future and can clearly communicate it to their teams and the fact they are open to delegating authority for work.

They build positive working environments and motivate everyone in the team. They build great teams by recognising each person’s individual contributions, encouraging their growth through open and clear communication.

A Yellow boss will listen to people’s ideas and give credit when and where its due. They will priortise the development of their people so they can reach their potential.

If you are working for a Yellow boss the chances are you feel valued and empowered in your work and have an input into the decision making on a daily basis. You are growing in your career and have a great relationship with your boss.

BLUE

Blue bosses are detail oriented and process driven. They love quality in work and logical thinking.

They love structure and order in the workplace and they set clear goals and define responsibilities of each person so tasks can be completed efficiently.

They are analytical and systematic and methodical and they love to plan and analyse the situation before they take action. They like to believe they have all angles covered and will make decisions based on the best data they can get and then they set performance metrics.

Be sure when you work with them they will conduct regular evaluations to monitor the progress to ensure processes are working and deadlines are being met.

A blue boss expects their people to be the similar while also making sure they follow the procedures and meet all the deadlines that have been set.

So if you are working with a Blue boss make sure you know about the detail be able to answer any questions with data, facts and your overall analysis.

Remember that they like to follow all the established processes and they find it hard to deviate from them and sudden change can cause them anxiety.

They can be enjoyable to work with.

RED

When approaching a Red boss who tends to be dominant, assertive and results-orientated it’s important for you to be direct and proactive.

Be prepared and be organised. They value efficiency so be prepared to provide clear and concise answers. Have all the relevant facts figures and data to support your communication.

Because a Red boss likes direct to the point communication don’t waffle and just be prepared to clearly state your idea or request from the start of the conversation. Be clear with your information provide it in a structured way with some positive outcomes and takeaways for the boss.

Present yourself in a confident and assertive manner because a Red boss values seeing confidence in their teams. Use a strong tone and maintain eye contact and express your ideas with conviction and passion with logical reasoning.

Show how your ideas align with their goals and can contribute to the overall desired outcomes of the business. Highlight the potential results and your committment to delivering on your idea.

Because Red bosses value their time prioritise your discussion and keep on track, don’t waffle and be ready to provide solutions to any challenge received.

Be ready for feedback from your boss because Red bosses are usually very direct so if you hear something you don’t agree with avoid being defensive but try to show your appreciation for their input. Ask for clarification if required and for some guidance if need be so you can fully understand their expectations.

While each Red boss is different in the way they may communicate if you can build a positive relationship with the person it can lead to successful outcomes in your career.

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