What would fellow MT managers do if their boss was updating their boss's boss's boss and included some substantially eroneous 'facts' and then asked 'that's right isn't it <insert your name>?'
Do you point out the errors and thereby through your boss under the bus?
Do you allow the boss 3 ranks higher up the chain of command to make decisions based on eroneous data that was provided by your boss?
How do you correct the situation when your mind is screaming 'Why did you say that?'.
Kev
You have to correct them
You have an obligation of loyalty to your boss and the business. But as you are employed by the business not your boss, business loyalty trumps boss loyalty. You cannot agree that the information is correct, you have to say that it is wrong.
This only applies if you know the facts presented are incorrect. If the "facts" are actually opinions and you just disagree then the situation changes and you could choose to let your opinion go unsaid.
Chaos is when no one holds
Chaos is when no one holds each other accountable. A traditional organization is when your boss holds you accountable. Mature organizations are places where everyone holds each other accountable.
If my boss was wrong, I would mention it as professionally and effectively as possible.
Ted Tschopp
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Yes, you may be employed by
Yes, you may be employed by the company and have ultimate loyalty there but it is your boss that currently has most control over your career. You need to tread carefully. I don't mean bow to them completely, just take care (which you appear to be doing)
This one comes down to relationships and the 'custom and practise' in the organisation. For example, I make it clear to my directs that I am happy for them to point out problems (well I think I do anyway!), so hope they wouldn't be too worried about stepping in. The company here is also open about identifying and correcting mistakes. Depending on where on the spectrum the boss and company are, one of the following could work:
1 - "X, Y and Z are correct, there is a problem with A and B" - followed up afterwards to your boss explaining why you felt the need to say that
2 - "There's something about that XYZ doesn't look quite right, perhaps I can double check those figures and report back after the meeting"
3 - "From what I know it looks right to me" - IMMEDIATELY followed up after the meeting telling your boss the mistake so she can act on it
4 - "I am not sure, I'm not close enough to that information to confirm the accuracy"
I have assumed you are in a situation where both can see you at the same time here - if not then there you need to do everything you can to tell him. Pass a note, email during a conference call, wave your arms madly that kind of thing.