How can I tell my boss she oversteps?

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April 14,2022 at 2:18PM UTC

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How can I tell my boss she oversteps?

It’s review time, and she has requested my feedback, so I feel like it’s the perfect opportunity. I manage a small team and report up to her, but I feel like she still oversteps and communicates and delegated tasks to my team… sometimes I find myself annoyed and other times I feel like she doesn’t respect my role as manager. Overall, Im still happy in my role, but not sure if I should write something on the feedback (which would - or is supposed to be - anonymous).

If so, what should I write?

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AnonymousApril 14,2022 at 5:47PM UTC
I would put something about wanting to show her she can trust you leading a team, allowing a little more independence for you to manage them! It seems like she's just nervous about giving up that responsibility.
AnonymousApril 18,2022 at 7:13PM UTC
I would say something! It could be about trust or communication rather than saying overstepping. And make sure to write how you'd want this solved!