That Trade Show
That Trade Show Your Boss Went to
What Your Boss Had to Say About the Trade Show
- Not too many new things really, same ole same ole
- A general response acknowledging a few things learned
- What seminar? We never made it out of the bars
- I learned such and such. I really like it. We’re going to try it out
- I learned such and such. I really like it. It’d be nice to try out
Not too many new things really, same ole same ole - At first glance it would appear that your manager is just blowing you off. If not then, this response opens up many questions. Why did you waste the company’s money going in the first place? You and I can shadow a kindergarten teacher for one half of a day and learn something that would be of value to your job or your boss’s business. There isn’t one positive thing to say about this response other than it’s a red flag, flagging you to start looking for another company.
A general response acknowledging a few things learned - This isn’t a bad response. Ask him if what he learned interests him. Pay attention to the sound of his voice. If it is flat without excitement then it didn’t interest him no matter what he says. If there is excitement, ask him how he sees incorporating the ideas into the business. When we rap up with the responses here, we’ll give you some ideas that you can follow up with here.
What seminars? He never made it out of the bars – Don’t always jump to conclusions. Maybe the whole intent of your boss’s trip was just to socialize with his peers from across the country. Let’s say that is not the case though. For starters, don’t think his behavior is cool. Your boss is a leader, maybe the owner of your company. You are depending on him to lead all in moving the business forward. You do not want to be associated with a so called leader who passes up learning opportunities to pursue night life and all of its entrapment’s. If this is behavior is consistent with your boss, it’s time to find a new boss.
