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Discussion on: What Do You Do If You Disagree With Your Boss?

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MurrayVarey
  1. Step back and understand everyone's point of view

I would start at this. Why is your boss disagreeing?

Your boss might well have a good point. Or you may actually agree overall, but are quibbling over details. Either of these can be helped by taking a step back.

Sometimes your boss might feel the need to save face. That's not something to dismiss -- we've all been there. In which case, look for a way to help them out (without necessarily saying as much).

Other times, your boss might just be a jerk. In which case it's probably time for a new boss.