“A mistake can lead to a mistake of a thousand miles.” This sentence is used to describe serious organizational work, and it is really apt. As a leader, in the process of getting along with superior leaders, you must learn to be flexible, strive for excellence, and handle problems without making the slightest mistake. The superior leader is the spiritual leader of the organization, and the leader must accurately understand the superior leader's intentions. It is necessary to fully understand it, not to be confused and one-sided; it is necessary to clarify the original meaning, not to meet my needs, to take it out of context, and to misrecite the good scriptures. The superior leadership's intention mentioned here is the original intention or spiritual essence of the superior leader when arranging work, issuing tasks, and giving instructions. It is the goal and effect that the superior hopes to achieve. It is the starting point and destination of organizational work. It not only reflects the thoughts and requirements of superior leaders for a certain work, but also embodies their unique leadership art, thinking methods and principles of doing things. It often has the characteristics of hitting the point, revealing patterns, and touching the essence. Facts have proven that only by accurately understanding and thoroughly understanding the intentions of superior leaders can we make correct and reasonable plans and execute tasks accurately and in place. In actual work, some leaders put forward opinions and suggestions that either put aside the intentions of their superiors; or they do not understand deeply and have a complete grasp; True intention. In understanding the intentions of superior leaders, you need to pay attention to the following points: 1. Be firm in the intentions of superior leaders. The diversity and complexity of things determine that the same issue can be understood from different angles, and each has its own truth. As a subordinate, you must not look at the intentions of your superiors with suspicion. This is work discipline. 2. Carefully appreciate the intentions of superior leaders. When the superior leader's intention is expressed very clearly, it is easier to understand and implement it; but when the superior leader's intention is very vague and vague, you must first consider whether there is any hint in it. For example, the superior leader has thought about a certain matter or issue, but cannot express his position clearly. At this time, the superior leader signs a name or draws a circle. What does this mean? Agree or disagree. This requires the leader to You have to experience it yourself. For example, when superiors explain tasks, they often just use a few simple sentences. If the intentions of superior leaders are not understood, the result will often be thankless. As a subordinate, when accepting a task assigned by a superior leader, one must be clear about the intention. After the superior leader completes the assignment, he or she must briefly reiterate his or her understanding of the task, and then act after receiving approval from the superior leader; when the task assigned by the superior leader exceeds the objective reality , when it is difficult to complete, you should put forward your own opinions for the reference of superior leaders. It is said that when Zhang Zuolin wrote a banner for the Japanese at a banquet, he intentionally signed it as "Zhang Zuolin's hand is black", but his secretary kindly reminded him that it should be "hand ink". After hearing this, Zhang Zuolin scolded him: Don't I know how to write the word "ink"? Afterwards, he explained that the Japanese cannot give away soil when asking for words. This is called "not giving up an inch of soil"! It turned out that Zhang Zuolin chose a suggestive method to express his true intention. The secretary did not understand the mystery and naturally could not understand the true intention. 3. Always consider the intentions of superior leaders. To understand and grasp the intentions of superior leaders, in addition to understanding the decisions of superiors, leadership speeches, and important work arrangements, we must also spend time in daily work. When encountering major tasks or important situations, take the initiative to ask for instructions and ask the superior leaders what they have considered; after the superior leaders read the documents, newspapers and materials, take a look at any comments and new ideas; when the superior leaders are talking to you, Listen to what new determinations and intentions there are; when superior leaders criticize and praise, clarify what is promoted and what is opposed. To accurately understand the intentions of superior leaders, the key is to grasp several points of focus: 1. Be good at grasping "points". Tightly grasp the key points and core of the superior leader's intention. These essences contain some creative insights. The discovery of such insights requires thinking sensitivity and accurate selection ability. 2. Be good at connecting “threads”. We must be good at associating the handling of one unit or one thing with other units and other things, as well as the entire system and the overall work, and be good at "from here to there, from the outside to the inside." 3. Be good at expanding your “cover”. We must dare to make necessary expansions in theory and content regarding the superior leadership’s intentions. Consider everything from a broader perspective and background, and try to grasp the intentions of your superiors from an overall perspective. 4. Be good at constructing "body". On the basis of grasping, connecting and expanding the intentions of the superior leaders, and in accordance with the principle of priority, comprehensive analysis and scientific splicing are carried out to form a reasonable and distinctive overall structure. The general approach is to take the intentions of the main superior leaders as the main line, fully absorb the opinions of other superior leaders, brainstorm and seek common ground while reserving differences, so that all opinions can be put in their place. Accurately understanding the superior leader’s intentions is not limited to the superior leader’s task allocation plan, guidance plan, etc. It includes many aspects. In daily life, as long as you observe carefully, you can find many ways. For example, you can learn from the superior leader Capture the intentions of superiors in your daily speech. Timely record the systematic or random speeches and conversations of superior leaders in various meetings and various occasions, and be good at connecting them and analyzing the intentions of superior leaders. We can grasp the superior leader's intentions from his actions. Where the superior leader goes, what he catches, and how he catches it all reflect his level of concern for this unit and this aspect of work, as well as his determination and intention. You can also find out the intentions of superior leaders from their official documents.
Leaders' daily contacts with superior leaders are mostly through official documents. Leaders must be good at grasping the thoughts of superior leaders from their speeches and instructions. A mature leader should accurately know the advantages and disadvantages, strengths and weaknesses, working methods, work intentions, and even specialties, hobbies, and living habits of his superiors. He should deeply analyze and grasp the intentions of his superiors through his words and deeds. Strive to stay in step with senior leaders.