How to tell your boss bad news 11 Articles

by Isabel Sacks

"Bad news isn't wine. It doesn't improve with age." Colin Powell had the right idea when he made this comment. There are many ways to deliver bad news, and if you do it well, people will respect the control you have of the...read more

by Zoey Day

CONVEYING BAD NEWS TO YOUR BOSS Conveying bad news to someone is never a fun thing to do. When you are conveying that news to your boss, it becomes an even more stressful situation for you - particularly if the news has...read more

by Chad Foster

Approaching your boss to deliver bad news can be a very scary situation. Many things may run through your head such as how will the boss take it, what will the reaction be, will the consequences on me be severe just for be...read more

by Tillie Baker

To start at a different point, first you need to confirm within yourself if the bad news is indeed bad. This may sound strange but it is important that the person receiving the news may have an entirely different perspect...read more

by cody18

Telling your boss bad news is no different than telling anyone else bad news, it's best to be upfront and direct. If you must tell your boss something unpleasant, beating around the bush or trying to make the situation see...read more

by Richard Wilson Ph.D.

Robert Burns wrote, "The best laid schemes o' mice and men, Gang aft a-gley." So how do you break the bad news to the boss? 1. Take a deep breath and exhale. Remind yourself that you have an opportunity to choose your ...read more

by Frank Donatone

When telling your boss bad news always remember that most mistakes are not career ending or beyond repair. The golden rule is to report the news before the boss finds out himself or from a co-worker or customer. Follow ...read more

by Melody Chase

Not everyone is naturally designed to be the bearer of bad news. Some people enjoy the potential of conflict or have no problem potentially disappointing others but many do have trouble especially when it comes to telling ...read more

by Stacie Dexter

The boss can be an intimidating figure at the best of times, after all that's their job to a certain extent. So it's understandable that the prospect of breaking bad news isn't a pleasant one. However you must consider wh...read more

by Mike Maine

So you came in to work Monday morning to find a problem has arisen that will cause a major meltdown if not dealt with immediately. The fortunate individual who gets to inform your superior of the impending catastrophe is y...read more

by Cee Cee

Telling your boss bad news could be a highly intimidating task indeed, especially if ones job was dependent on delivering such news. This is an issue that is answered in steps, depending on the scenario and power of the ...read more