What should I do if my boss is a perfectionist?

What should I do if my boss is a perfectionist?

How to Work for a Perfectionist Boss

1. Study your boss. Just what exactly does your boss dislike, desire and need?
2. Maintain a right frame of mind.
3. Always be punctual.
4. Request realism and deadlines.
5. Pay attention to the minuscule details.
6. Keep a personal record.
7. Do not take it personally.

How do I know if my boss is a perfectionist?

Here are a handful of signs that your boss is a perfectionist:

1. They go crazy about small details. This is textbook perfectionist behavior.
2. They’re defensive.
3. They don’t delegate.
4. They’re easily stressed.
5. They correct everyone around them.
6. They’re very organized.
7. They’re unrealistic.
8. They don’t tolerate mistakes.

How do you interact with a perfectionist?

Start by having an honest conversation with them, to find out if they’re aware of their behavior. Next, communicate how these maladaptive perfectionist tendencies are not only limiting their performance, but that of other people as well. Be specific about what you’ve noticed. Be sensitive when you address this issue.

How can you manage in working with a difficult boss who demands perfection?

Show your boss that you’re just as dedicated and motivated as he is. Perfectionists rarely put forth a half-hearted effort, and your boss probably puts in more than his fair share of hours at the office. While it may not be necessary to put in as many hours as he does, it is important to be punctual.

How do you give feedback to a perfectionist?

Here are some ways to approach it:

1. Be clear about your goals and expectations for their work.
2. Encourage a perfectionist to share a work-in-progress with you.
3. Perfectionists can be obsessed with not wanting to make mistakes.

What is perfectionism a symptom of?

Perfectionism is a personality trait characterized by high expectations and standards, while obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric condition where a person experiences intrusive thoughts and/or repetitive behaviors they are unable to control. Perfectionistic tendencies may or may not be a symptom of OCD.

How do you criticize a perfectionist?

How To Take Criticism When You’re A Perfectionist

1. Know That Your Entire Worth Is Not Dependent On This Task.
2. Don’t Universalize Or Catastrophize.
3. Try To View Achievement As Incremental.
4. Make Space For The Praise.
5. Recognize Defensiveness And Deflection.
6. Take Each Critique Point By Point.
7. Banish The “F” Word.

Why is my boss such a perfectionist?

Your boss is a perfectionist because they have a high set of standards for their work as well as yours. If your standards are set lower than those of your boss, you are setting yourself up for frustration and stress, because your work will never be deemed good enough.

What is an example of perfectionism in the workplace?

These perfectionists are driven by morality and ethics. They might even try to impose their morality and ethics on other people in the workplace. For example, a principled perfectionist who is opposed to eating meat might shame other coworkers for what they are eating during lunchtime.

How do you deal with a perfectionist coworker?

Stick to your guns. If the issue is important to you, then you are right to stick to your guns. It is unlikely that your supervisors and co-workers are unaware of your colleague’s perfectionist tendencies. If something is important to you and you disagree, you have a right to say so. Disagreeing doesn’t mean arguing.

Why did we write a book about controlling perfectionism?

When we wrote this book, our goal was to provide a survivor’s guide for people who find themselves subject to the impossible demands and unrealistically high standards that these controlling perfectionists often place on others. If you work with or for a controlling perfectionist, it is common to feel angry and frustrated.