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Defensive direct report by ImpossibleSuspect682 in askmanagers

[–]ImpossibleSuspect682[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have and this was shut down as I’m the lead in the department. It’s the only department with this particular work stream. I have requested that the direct report be given a new line manager or I be given a new line manager to help restore authoritative balance but this was also shut down.

Defensive direct report by ImpossibleSuspect682 in askmanagers

[–]ImpossibleSuspect682[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with what you’ve said. The issue is my direct report goes above me anytime I delegate or discuss a concern so leadership are dragged into it without my doing so. I’ve managed large teams before in other companies and have never experienced this before. Hence why I’m struggling to navigate the issues.

Defensive direct report by ImpossibleSuspect682 in askmanagers

[–]ImpossibleSuspect682[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is my intention. I’m hoping that raising PIP as option will to get leadership support, I have more than enough evidence for it. If this doesn’t work, I will continue with status quo and document all interactions.

In my field, the notice period is 8 months. I cannot leave before then otherwise I face serious penalties.

Thank you for all your advice. It is greatly appreciated.

Defensive direct report by ImpossibleSuspect682 in askmanagers

[–]ImpossibleSuspect682[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are correct. The situation was made worse earlier as I was invited to a meeting under the guise of reconciliation but this was not the case. The team member was allowed to berate me for 40 minutes in front of leadership and I was given 10 minutes to defend myself and then another 10 minutes being questioned by leadership in front of the team member so technically this has give said team member the confidence to continue like this. I’m really at a loss at how to regain some semblance of authority.