What are some good ideas for topics of discussion and ways to introduce

[Andrina]

yourself for the first...? ...meeting with a new boss?
I have a scheduled half hour this coming week with a new boss - someone hired from outside the company. I am feeling pretty positive about working for someone new since the current situation is not so good. I know I can't say anything about the crappy stuff that's been going on for awhile and need to keep positive. What are some good ways on making a good first impression?

 

[laughing_stock]

Don't do this as this is what I did on my first REAL job, got excited and got carried away about my achievements in life:

Talking about how you want to move on to something bigger and better will certainly, for good reason, make your boss and co-workers question your loyalty to your current job. If you are interested in moving up within your current organization, your actions will speak louder than words. Do your job exceptionally well, and of course, let your boss know you want to move up, but don't make it the topic of workplace conversations with anyone who will listen.

Rather:

Say you were impressed what you learned about the company, flatter the company, that will impress your boss and say you've been looking forward to meeting you since your phone conversation (if you did have one). My partner always find something in common with your boss like looking around the room and finding something of interest. Your boss will appreciate you if you are friendly and not just serious all the time. (well it really depends on what type of boss you have). Be yourself and you can be humorous but don't make jokes, just smile laugh and avoid serious demeanor

 

[Jill Tregre]

How to Talk to Your Boss
August 04, 2008 04:19 PM ET | Liz Wolgemuth | Permanent Link | Print

One of the most regular office puzzles is what we should share with the boss. We don't want to say too much or share bad news unnecessarily, but we also don't want to keep them out of the loop on something they need to know. When it comes to those conversations, employees can really distinguish themselves with over-information and manipulation, or with concise and useful communications.

These tips come from Andy Lester's "How to Speak Manager" slideshow (Lester pens "The Working Geek" blog):

What not to tell the boss:

* Every normal thing that goes on (unless he wants that).
* Your problems without potential solutions.
* Problems you can solve yourself.

What to tell the boss:

* Good things and their effects.
* Bad things and how you fixed them.
* Always say: Should I do X or Y?
* Never delay bad news hoping it will get better.

There's a phrase for these kinds of judgment calls: You're managing your boss. To some, it sounds straight out of consultant-speak 101, but the idea is that the attention a manager pays to an employee's strengths and tendencies should also be paid by an underling to a supervisor.

 

[i like to judge]

Be calm and collect and ask where he came from interests he has regular stuff

 

[Jerrold]

These tips come from Andy Lester's "How to Speak Manager" slideshow (Lester pens "The Working Geek" blog):

What not to tell the boss:
Every normal thing that goes on (unless he wants that).
Your problems without potential solutions.
Problems you can solve yourself.
What to tell the boss:

Good things and their effects.
Bad things and how you fixed them.
Always say: Should I do X or Y?
Never delay bad news hoping it will get better.

There's a phrase for these kinds of judgment calls: You're managing your boss. To some, it sounds straight out of consultant-speak 101, but the idea is that the attention a manager pays to an employee's strengths and tendencies should also be paid by an underling to a supervisor.
http://www.usnews.com/blogs/the-inside-job/2008/08/04/how-to-talk-to-your-boss.html