Book Review: The Boss is not your friend
The Boss is not your friend, then who is?
After slogging for one and half
years I changed my job to experience peace of mind but instead I got piece of
mind, that’s when I picked up this book from my brothers collection. The boss
is not your friend, a handbook for Indian managers to survive all things
organisational by Vijay Nair.
The title itself is so
interesting. I thought boss will be our friend and also mentor but when you
enter the true politics of corporate world you will see the real world where
your boss is really not your friend. The book is interestingly written. There
are many witty dialogue and explanation of the things Happen in the
organisation. The best one I liked is where author says that “HR in any
organisation is like dementors in Harry Potter – Prisoner of Azkaban Book. They
suck your happiness when you go near to them.”
interesting. I thought boss will be our friend and also mentor but when you
enter the true politics of corporate world you will see the real world where
your boss is really not your friend. The book is interestingly written. There
are many witty dialogue and explanation of the things Happen in the
organisation. The best one I liked is where author says that “HR in any
organisation is like dementors in Harry Potter – Prisoner of Azkaban Book. They
suck your happiness when you go near to them.”
The book also talks about
different types of bosses, their nature and behaviour. Also it tells us how to
tackle such bosses which is highly advisable not to follow it. Though it talks
about boss in beginnings but rest of the book is dedicated to the different
aspect of organisation. Later on book moves towards consultant, culture, system
and process which are hilarious.
different types of bosses, their nature and behaviour. Also it tells us how to
tackle such bosses which is highly advisable not to follow it. Though it talks
about boss in beginnings but rest of the book is dedicated to the different
aspect of organisation. Later on book moves towards consultant, culture, system
and process which are hilarious.
After completing the book you
will have smile on your face especially with the style of writing and
suggestions shared. As a true sufferer of corporate attyachar, this book is not
a handbook or guide. It’s just a way to relax in your free time and only
‘think’ of implementing suggestions book share with you. In real world, we all
know what our boss can do and what our organisation does and what we will end
up doing.
will have smile on your face especially with the style of writing and
suggestions shared. As a true sufferer of corporate attyachar, this book is not
a handbook or guide. It’s just a way to relax in your free time and only
‘think’ of implementing suggestions book share with you. In real world, we all
know what our boss can do and what our organisation does and what we will end
up doing.
Cribbing is not the answer but
also being silent is not helpful. When we get into politics we have only 2
options, either be a part of it or get out of it. Playing takes lot of time and
energy, get out is simple but not advisable all the time. It will be much
simpler of we try to avoid both.
also being silent is not helpful. When we get into politics we have only 2
options, either be a part of it or get out of it. Playing takes lot of time and
energy, get out is simple but not advisable all the time. It will be much
simpler of we try to avoid both.
Best practice to follow in any
organisation is to give best of you and leave the rest. Good things will come
to you when the time is right. Move your wand when you know the spell else you
will end into trouble.
organisation is to give best of you and leave the rest. Good things will come
to you when the time is right. Move your wand when you know the spell else you
will end into trouble.
