Why Does My Boss Want to Hear From Me About My Progress?

Why Does My Boss Want to Hear From Me About My Progress?Does your boss want to hear from you about your progress or does he insist that you have a PowerPoint presentation of your own? Why does he want this extra work?Notice that my boss wants to know about my progress from my presentation but wants to see my presentation too. Is this a trick? Well, no.I know some writers who say that the real secret to writing is writing and do not mind using their own words but would never send out a writer's sample. Why not? Because they will tell you that it is very important to check a sample before you accept it. That is not an option for bosses.How can I know when my boss is being a trickster? When your boss is really trying to get you to submit your work to him or her. And when your boss says, 'Make me a PowerPoint presentation' and sends you a mock-up and ask you to return it, what do you do?Do you forward it in an email? Or do you write a polite email and say that you cannot do that for a va riety of reasons? If you write a polite email, you are still being a trickster.The best way to answer the question of how to do my presentation for me is to read and listen to your boss as you do your presentation. Think about what she or he has said. You have to be able to take notes and then see your document in front of you when you receive it.In your summary, you should give yourself a deadline and give an outline of the project. So that when you go back and review it, you know exactly what you have to do. Sometimes your boss is just giving you a preview.Surprise your boss. Then, when you find that your boss will be making you do a PowerPoint presentation instead of doing your work, give him or her the appearance of an outstanding staff. 'Maybe you can make me a PowerPoint presentation next time!'