Situation · Work
“My boss avoids conflict and problems never get dealt with”
What could be going on
Conflict modes (Thomas-Kilmann): Fits if they have an avoiding or accommodating style.
People-pleasing: Fits if they need to be liked by everyone.
Enneagram Type 9: Peacemaker: Fits if they avoid any disturbance to peace.
Pleases everyone, never says no: Fits if they never say no.
Defensive routines (Argyris): Fits if the workplace avoids embarrassment and so avoids fixing problems.
Collusion: Fits if the team and boss both quietly agree not to face it.
Questions to carry
- The last time a problem was raised, how did my boss move the talk away from it?
- Which problem am I carrying because my boss won't, and what is it costing me?
Also said as
- my manager is too nice to fire anyone
- she ignores the toxic person on our team
- conflict-avoidant leader
- he lets everything slide
- boss won't deal with the problem employee
- my manager avoids difficult conversations