Key Points in surviving the "New Boss"

2. 
 Losing the old boss can
affect the organization
 Changes on the top
creates opportunities IF
your prepared
 Focus on how shifts of
power can affect your
career
 Can use as leverage
 Take advantage
 Avoid being
blindsided
Bottom Line: A change in the
power structure at the top affects
everyone in the company

3. 
Starts off with a rumor moves to
anxiety, turmoil & dysfunction
Time when the weak one gets
killed
ALL ABOUT YOU
Pay attention good chance
that you’ll be able to recognize
the before the ax drop

4. 
 No longer seems to
have insider
information on reasons
for key decisions
 Rarely available or
more available
 Suddenly starts
working @ home more
often

5. 
 Lay low
 Only temporarily
 Make sure you don’t
stay out of sight for too
long
 Don’t take sides
 Wait quietly
 Boss departure opens
opportunity to SELL
YOURSELF
 IF you can fill the shoes
GO for it
 PROVE YOUR VALUE

6. Once the name is
announced you
need to start
positioning
yourself to
succeed under
the new regime

7. 
1. Do your
reconnaissance
 Do some research
 New boss’s history &
management style
2. Nail your audition
 New boss identifies
those who can &
cannot help achieve
1. Be a Native Guide
 What worked in the
old culture may not
work in the new one
 Educate & inform
2. Watch for Sacred Cows
 Trusted members
 Protect the Boss’s back

8. 
1. The Gatekeeper- Trusted loyal assistant…most powerful
sacred cow
2. The Enforcer- Tackles difficult issues, authority to cut
budget…2nd in command
3. The Numbers guy- CFO, sets budget, controls expenses
4. The Protégé- Younger version of boss
5. The First Pal- Protects the boss & keeps him company
6. The Court Jester- Eases the tension, provides comic relief
makes the boss laugh

9. 
Sacred cows present a risk to you only if
you ignore their power
Do not ever go behind the back or try to
compete head-to-head with a sacred cow

10. 
 One person is
promoted over their
peers, the amigo
becomes el capitan
 One of “us” is now One
of “them”
 Getting with the
program is essential
suck it up & smile