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Originally Posted by Zeke
Some changes in this guy's MO would be in order. Thing is, from what I read, he is going to be highly resistant to any change. I would do 2 things: explain in no uncertain terms why any changes are going to take place, and make those changes slight and a little at a time until you are satisfied that this employee is benevolent for your company.
Total objectivity is paramount here. Forget about hearsay. I would also ask the maintenance guy for suggestions as a way to get him vested in your objectives. And remember your position at all times. Sometimes you have authority over subordinates but you don't have seniority.
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This is exactly the situation. He's been operating like this for years. Long before I got here. Very difficult to talk to about his day to day operations, immediately on the defensive even though no one is on the offensive.
There are two questions really. Does he need controlling and how to do it if that is the case.