Yesterday, we shared three questions to ask your boss to get on the same page. Today, we’re back with four more.

What do you wish you had more time to work on? This uncovers the work that’s important to your manager that keeps getting pushed aside by more urgent tasks. Look for opportunities to take on these high-value tasks to lighten their load while developing skills that benefit your career.

What does good performance look like? Great performance? Let them define the baseline first, then dig deeper to determine what they value most in an employee.

What emerging trends should we be mindful of? Your boss hears conversations and sees data you don’t. Understanding upcoming shifts in company strategy or industry trends positions you well to anticipate change and adapt.

How does [a particular task] compare to my other responsibilities? This question can kick off a conversation to clarify why certain priorities rise to the top while others get put on the back burner. Should you need to set boundaries, this has the added benefit of making your boss aware of your bandwidth—without sounding like you’re complaining.
This tip is adapted from “7 Questions to Decode Your Manager’s Priorities” by Melody Wilding.
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