Choosing a birthday gift is in itself not an easy task. If the task is to congratulate a woman leader, she becomes more complicated a hundred times. What can and can not be given to a female boss?
The basic principles of choosing a gift
Individuality
When choosing a gift for a woman leader, it is important to strike a balance between these two of her “personalities.” On the one hand, the gift should emphasize the professionalism and leadership position of the birthday woman. on the other hand, we must not forget that she is a woman. The ideal will be a gift that will emphasize her professional merit, but at the same time will be elegant and thoughtful.
It is also important from whom the gift is being presented. If the gift is given from a particular person in person, then it may be a more spiritual and less expensive gift. Collective gifts are usually more expensive and impressive in their value. The nature of the holiday is also important.
It's one thing - a birthday and quite another - an anniversary. A gift for the latter should be more expensive, and congratulations - more ambitious.
Matching taste
A gift should correspond to the tastes and individuality of the bestowed; this is one of the most important rules of etiquette. Only in this case, it will be pleasant and will not look like a gift "for a tick."
It is worth noting immediately gifts that should not be presented to the boss. First of all, these are very personal items.
- Even if the relationship with the leadership is warm and friendly, it is inappropriate to give clothes, bedding, clothes, shoes. Perfume and cosmetics - this is also a personal gift, in addition, you can not guess with taste, but a gift certificate for them in the branded store is a gift acceptable.
- Too expensive gifts - another taboo. Expensive home appliances and jewelry can be perceived ambiguously. Giving money to a manager is bad taste and violation of the norms of etiquette.
- Women leaders are not allowed to give leather folders, paperweight, business card holders, strict and concise office supplies. It is believed that these are gifts for men, they emphasize rigidity and masculinity.
- Finally, the gift should not be offensive or "hinting." Each woman can have their own list of such gifts. For example, the team decided to give the boss a certificate for a consultation from a stylist and shopping support.
The gift is unusual, necessary and rather expensive, however, the boss may be perceived as a hint of her bad taste in clothes and the lack of style.
We will consider some successful options when the team knows the tastes and interests of the management quite well.
- If your leader is a man of intellectual work, Books can be a nice gift. Of course, they should be chosen taking into account the interests of the bestowed. Relevant will be publications on time management, business management. If you know that the boss of this or that genre of literature or is a fan of the work of a particular writer, give these books. The book as a gift should be in a hard and colorful binding, it is better that it was a gift edition. Well, if you can get an autograph of the author, for his fan book with an autograph will be a priceless gift.
- If the head often goes on business trips or travel, a set of travel accessories just will not be superfluous.Stop your choice on a medium-sized lightweight suitcase, complete it with a small bag and a cosmetic bag in the same style.
- If a supervisor often takes a laptop with him then a great gift will be a bag for carrying it. Leather respectable model or a bright accessory - it's up to you, given the tastes and features of the position of the boss.
- Woman motorist You can present useful gadgets for her four-wheeled friend: radar detectors, navigators, mobile phone holders and special headphones for motorists, a thermo bag, a thermomug.
If you don’t know your manager’s tastes so well, then a diary or glider, office supplies can be considered a win-win.
- Contrary to popular belief, a watch is a pleasant and appropriate gift.. Presented to the leader, he symbolizes how valuable and expensive his time is. A woman can be presented with a stylish wristwatch in a classic design, then the accessory can be combined with most outfits.
- To the same group of gifts include decorative paintings and murals. It’s quite simple to choose what they will be - consider the direction of your company’s activity and the style of the boss’s office. The head of a large organization or government institution is better to give pictures in the classic framework. Let it be a landscape or unobtrusive geometry. If the company is more dynamic, and the manager's office is less official, an abstraction, panels and posters in the style of pop art, advertising banners, etc. will do.
- If you do not know what your supervisor is interested in, a good gift can be Gift certificatesFor example, for massage, bath programs, spa treatments. You can give a certificate to the store cosmetics and perfumes.
- In a small women's team, where there are quite warm relations, it will be appropriate accessories - expensive cashmere stole, downy or silk scarf.
- Business and practical teacher can give certificate in the electronics store, home appliances.
- Almost always be relevant tickets. This can be a visit to a business presentation, master class, or tickets to a theater, cinema, or concert. According to etiquette, you should give a couple of tickets, putting them in an envelope.
Age
Gifts are divided by age. What the young boss likes may be useless and even offensive to the boss of the older generation. A young woman can and should be given gift certificates for spa treatments, active weekends, in cosmetics and perfumery stores. It is better for an adult woman to give tea sets, massage certificates, and home appliances.
However, it is also important to observe the line here - in no case should the gift hint that it is due to her in age.
The most unusual options
The director, like any other person, is pleased to realize that they were preparing for his birthday. That is why a surprise and a creative gift is always a pleasure.
Homemade gifts
When it comes to gifts for management, one can hardly speak of a gift created by one’s own hands as the main variant. However, homemade gifts are a manifestation of special respect and warm feelings for the leader. Anyone enjoy such greetings. Homemade gifts can be an addition to the main gift.
- Take care of the festive design of the office - balloons, streamers, garlands, flowers will immediately create a festive mood and will support it for several more days after the holiday.
- In the decorated office, hang a self-made newspaper congratulation. It can be made in the form of a postcard where each team member will write a greeting, a production report, a holiday magazine or a telegram-zipper. If the newspaper is made with soul and is supplemented with photographs, the boss is likely to keep it for many years.This means that the gift will not for one year warm the soul and raise the mood of a person.
- You can approach the issue of congratulations even more creative and to organize a mini-concert for the leader. Pick up songs, poems and congratulations, the main thing is to avoid offensive and inept parodies, vulgar jokes with disguise, etc.
- Another unusual way to congratulate is the culinary competition. If time and place allow, you can arrange a culinary battle - each member of the team brings or prepares a dish for the birthday girl. Then cooked is evaluated and tasted.
Creativity
If your boss spends a lot of time at her desk, then you can present her with an office massage chair. This pleasure is not cheap, but if the team is large enough, the amount for each member will be lifting.
- By the way, an ordinary office chair can also be a pleasant and useful gift. Choose modern models where almost every element is regulated. Pay attention to the shape and material of the chair. For the head it is recommended to choose more massive models upholstered in leather. This will emphasize the status of the boss and show your respect.
- To make the manager's stay in his office more enjoyable, to give a moment of relaxation will allow the following gift - desktop office fountain. It can be made in the form of not only a fountain, but also a miniature waterfall or water mill. In any case, the sound and the appearance of the flowing water are calming, and thanks to the stylish look, such a thing will surely find a worthy place in the office of the boss.
- Beautiful table lamp It will also please the leader, and the team will demonstrate the care of the boss. For classic cabinets, you can choose lamps, stylized antique: massive sizes, with brass or bronze elements. If the workplace is designed in the style of minimalism, then the lamp should be chosen as practical and simple as possible. For creative people, even a levitating lamp can be found.
- Another creative option - caskets. You can choose leather or wooden, for storing documents or banknote.
However, if you want to emphasize the femininity of the head, the box may be selected for personal use, for example, in the form of a multi-tiered item for storing jewelry.
Again, the gift must be in the interests of the woman. If you see that she wears almost no jewelry, perhaps she is indifferent to them, and the box will be useless. If the choice fell on her, it is better in one way or another to put on the gift an inscription, a greeting or the date of a festive event.
- It is believed that sweets - this is one of the most banal gifts. However, this is not so - it is enough to pay more attention to the choice of a gift and turn on the fantasy so that it becomes truly valuable. A set of exclusive sweets from the eminent pastry chef, a big cake, in its appearance it is immediately clear for whom it is intended, a composition of sweets - all this can become a memorable gift.
- If your team takes dinner tea gatherings, then the original gift can be samovar, tea set or just a cup with unusual inscription and pattern. And to make the gift more harmonious, pack it in a box, adding tea and long-lasting sweets (jam, jam).
- If your supervisor after work in a hurry to fitness, you can purchase subscription to this club (it is only necessary to know in advance whether it already has an annual subscription or a person plans to change the club in the near future). The boss can present a practical gym bag, shaker or water bottle, gymnastic mat. Certificates in the shops of sportswear and shoes will also be relevant.
- If your boss is a lover of outdoor activities, give her an unforgettable weekend. it may be tour of the nearest cities, a certificate for parachuting, rope training, paintball.
- Almost every modern person, leading an active lifestyle of a city dweller, will be pleased to spend a relaxing weekend outside the city. Bath, nature walks, leisurely rest - if you organize a boss such a pastime, she will be grateful.
- Very popular today are quests. They can be scary, detective based on books and movies - in any case, the gift will bring vivid emotions.
Nice additions
A girl or woman, regardless of age, is always nice to receive flowers and cards. They can be both an independent gift, and complement the main gift.
Flowers
Flowers are always a good addition to a present. for woman.
- Classic version - roses, chrysanthemums. To heads, as a rule, give monobukety.
- Highlight the position of women will help orchids. But from the wildflowers is better to refuse.
- Color palette - beige, pastel shades. Snow-white compositions, as well as rich red, it is better to avoid. The high position is represented by the colors of yellow and orange shades.
- As for the shape of the bouquet, it is better to choose the traditional round or semicircular. Compositions in baskets or hat boxes are also suitable, but hardly figurines of flowers in the form of bears and hares.
- Flowers can be donated from different units or present a great composition from the whole team. Take care in advance where the bouquet will be delivered. A good idea - a bouquet in a basket with a floral sponge, it does not require a vase and looks luxurious.
- If we talk about the rules of etiquette, the pot plants It is accepted to give exclusively to close women. However, if you know that one of the chief’s hobbies is floriculture, you can safely give plants in a pot. In this case, it will not be difficult to find out which particular flower is missing in the gardener's collection.
If we talk about general rules, then large pot plants or dwarf bonsai are perfect for the head's office.
Postcards
Be sure to attach a card to the gift. Those products that were popular 5-10 years ago, today, few people cause pleasure. Attach a handmade card, it will show a special respect, show how carefully you prepared for congratulations. “Live postcards” are popular and original, for example, Teddy bear growth doll. The character will congratulate the birthday girl, read the poem, make a joke and cheer up.
Well, if a “live postcard” also gives a bouquet or sweets.
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