tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post115287785161224510..comments2023-12-24T01:23:48.970+05:30Comments on Youth Curry - Insight on Indian Youth: It's hard being the boss, too!Rashmi Bansalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17447667745099994241noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1153362172548434132006-07-20T07:52:00.000+05:302006-07-20T07:52:00.000+05:30Being a boss will become harder and harder in Indi...Being a boss will become harder and harder in India. Once Meira Kumar pushes through the legislation for reservation for SC/STs in the private sector (and OBCs follow suit with a similar legislation of their own), bosses will spend most of their times in managing SC/ST and OBC counts rather than in productive work. <BR/><BR/>The bright side: several new business opportunities will emerge. Specialized firms will provide compliance, hiring and training services. New positions will open up in corporations - you will see some employees just hanging about the water cooler and asking weird personal questions. Tha latter is to detect existence of Dalit/OBC in existing workforce and add it to compliance counts.<BR/><BR/>Many corporations will scram from the country and set up shop in East/South-East Asian nations. This will create a very unique set of issues as well as opportunities. People will be scrambling for Mandarin and Tagalog lessons instead of French and German.<BR/><BR/>All in all we are in for an exciting new ride.barbarindianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14335786532366741947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1153179697135078592006-07-18T05:11:00.000+05:302006-07-18T05:11:00.000+05:30Rashmi,Since blogger is being blocked in India, ha...Rashmi,<BR/><BR/>Since blogger is being blocked in India, have you thought about moving to wordpress? Of course there is no guarantee that site will be open for long.barbarindianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14335786532366741947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1153114545547514832006-07-17T11:05:00.000+05:302006-07-17T11:05:00.000+05:30thats an interesting one... I am a graduate studen...thats an interesting one... I am a graduate student in the US.. I think there is a similar perception about the profs under whom we do our Phd's... one should as you say identify the difference between a nad guide and a tough one!!Naveenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13308870318936386709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1153112915123427802006-07-17T10:38:00.000+05:302006-07-17T10:38:00.000+05:30i guess i ll be d only one who says my Boss Rocks....i guess i ll be d only one who says my Boss Rocks..!! but , he does and i can never complaint abt him.!!<BR/>I just ask myself a simple question wen i crib abt my boss.. wat would i ve done if i were in his posistion.. it aint easy being a boss..!!Bhaveshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05803793566390974819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1153036571760580632006-07-16T13:26:00.000+05:302006-07-16T13:26:00.000+05:30As usual a nice read.And the best thing is that it...As usual a nice read.<BR/><BR/>And the best thing is that it presents both side of the story...so fair to all - bosses and subordinates.<BR/><BR/>But I feel boss is an animal (well, all humans are animal hehe) where heterogeneity is widespread within the cluster and no two bosses are same.<BR/><BR/>Many months back, had written a post on my blog on <B>"Species of Boss"</B>. Here is the link for people who might like to explore various species of boss ;-) <A>http://mayankkrishna.blogspot.com/2005/10/species-of-boss.html</A><BR/><BR/>CheersMayank Krishnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05380613940428296454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1152988208343283862006-07-16T00:00:00.000+05:302006-07-16T00:00:00.000+05:30u're right.. there should be some focus on the goo...u're right.. there should be some focus on the good bosses as well.. bcs I am enormously grateful to my bosses, both good ones and the bad ones..How do we knowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01763488475931737293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1152975287414997252006-07-15T20:24:00.000+05:302006-07-15T20:24:00.000+05:30This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Shaileshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019947478704271690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1152972616187879012006-07-15T19:40:00.000+05:302006-07-15T19:40:00.000+05:30boss..it occured to me recently..do not follow the...boss..<BR/><BR/>it occured to me recently..<BR/><I><BR/>do not follow the leader cos its just a matter of light..<BR/>even shadows could lead; but in darkness they are out of sight..<BR/>but then the same is with followers, all a function of purpose..<BR/>at the end of the day my friend its only you and me and no "us"..<BR/></I>passer byhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12492228729131367638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1152954884825652952006-07-15T14:44:00.000+05:302006-07-15T14:44:00.000+05:30I think the point about the thin line between guid...I think the point about the thin line between guidance and interference is very relevant.<BR/><BR/>Often the boss is found to be telling everything to be done and how it should be done instead of just telling what to be done so that the subordinate can try his own approach. This often creates fristration in subordinate. Which further results in every step taken by the boss in the negative direction.<BR/><BR/>Also harish's point of individual success is equally valid, since at the middle managerial level the managers themselves are so much in a haste to prove themselves that they set targets without consulting the actual person who is suppose to execute this target, and this is only in order to show the great results he is able to achieve. But in the process the subordinates are pushed hard for things they feel are not realistically targeted and resulting into collison of thoughts and perspectives.ankurghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14585848328409507571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1152951602884250872006-07-15T13:50:00.000+05:302006-07-15T13:50:00.000+05:30The issue you have raised is very relevant and the...The issue you have raised is very relevant and the reasons can be traced back to our educational system.No where in our educational system are the students trained in soft skills or team work. We as faculty have hard time teaching the MBA's team work.<BR/><BR/>Since our school system emphasises on individual excellence, it is reflected in the behaviour of both the boss and the subordinate. I call this as a " Clerk" syndrome where there is a dislike for the superior and an inherent frustration. Since the boss is too much concerned with the targets and his achievements, little emphasis is on the subordinate's feelings. It is Theory X in practice.<BR/><BR/>There is a small article written by Elbert Hubbard titled " Message to Garcia" ( Search google: can be downloaded freely) which talks about an ideal subordinate that every boss wants.we need to change the way the kids are trained in schools, otherwise in future there can be lot is HR issues esp.in India.Harish Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08822169343846487049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1152903760440321242006-07-15T00:32:00.000+05:302006-07-15T00:32:00.000+05:30I think it’s a delicate balance which is part of t...I think it’s a delicate balance which is part of the overall inter personal effectiveness.<BR/><BR/>I am no where a boss but its tough to be one. Bosses are bound or if I may use the word 'tend' to be disliked as what they finally do is control you and by the very nature of us, we would like to be free. This scenario makes you to find fault in the person who's trying to control you, could have done better in xyz ways.<BR/><BR/>About the gossips/fun that goes on about bosses, I think it should be taken in the stride as that’s sometime even without any hatred and done just for fun. No one's perfect and its just because bosses deeds are visible to a team to discuss about :), while your mistakes only your boss will make fun of (If he has a sense of humor)<BR/><BR/>I think there is a thin line between micro management and guidance which most managers struggle with. There's always a nurturing period where micro management might be more but after that it should be more of guidance. It should be more of a “what to do” than “how to do”. And while I say all these bifurcations they all overlap somewhere.<BR/><BR/>With today's industry trends in India, I think we need managers who can provide a vision and guide and at best assist at times than those who set a target and are after your life to meet it.Apshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12714080590768486759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1152903040724434342006-07-15T00:20:00.000+05:302006-07-15T00:20:00.000+05:30Many youngsters in the software industry have pere...Many youngsters in the software industry have perennial complaints about their bosses. They expect growth and rewards too fast and like you pointed out dont wait till they have earned enough "chits" and established the required rapport with their bosses. But sometimes, it can also be attributed to the extra long work hours that they are asked to put in. <BR/>Although its sterotypical to say so, I have also noticed that most ladies in this industry are discontented with their supervisors - male or female.sphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08523243819617682645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1152898664398313502006-07-14T23:07:00.000+05:302006-07-14T23:07:00.000+05:30Rashmi,Yet another very nicely thought out post. I...Rashmi,<BR/><BR/>Yet another very nicely thought out post. It brings out many nuances in boss/employee relationship. It is very true that the relationship is two way. Even boss has to win the confindence of the employee in the same way the employee has to win his boss's confidence. <BR/>Even the point about tolerance is quite valid. There is inherent sense of security, with rising economy, ke yaha nahi toh aur kahi job toh mil hi jayega why should I listen.<BR/><BR/>Again, nice post.taranghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06179629931624947548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9605787.post-1152882351562081902006-07-14T18:35:00.000+05:302006-07-14T18:35:00.000+05:30Rashmi,A very good and relevant post for the peopl...Rashmi,<BR/><BR/>A very good and relevant post for the people of the industry to discuss.Not sure,how many bloggers would prefer to write their candid views, with their bosses also visiting your blogs quite often :-)<BR/><BR/>Have to leave,my boss has also opened up your blog on his terminal !!manishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03744976837590794134noreply@blogger.com