> How would you go about setting one of those young whippersnappers in their place?
I've found it's best not to try.
First off, as to any given issue, the Young Whippersnapper might well be right.
Second, I seem to get best results by treating the YW with patience and respect---regardless whether I think he (or she) is right---and by trying to help him fill in whatever gaps I think he has in his knowledge, so he do a better job next time.
(In a given case, the knowledge might relate to how the YW can be a better team player.)
By no means should a boss tolerate poor performance forever, but pretty much everyone needs training.
I've found it's best not to try.
First off, as to any given issue, the Young Whippersnapper might well be right.
Second, I seem to get best results by treating the YW with patience and respect---regardless whether I think he (or she) is right---and by trying to help him fill in whatever gaps I think he has in his knowledge, so he do a better job next time.
(In a given case, the knowledge might relate to how the YW can be a better team player.)
By no means should a boss tolerate poor performance forever, but pretty much everyone needs training.