at complete odds with my boss - what to do?

[whiskersonkittens]

My boss and I had a meeting and I was careful to take verbatim notes of what he said. He now says

"These notes do not reflect either the conversation we had or the points I made to you. If they are either the substance or a verbatim account of what you wrote down during our discussion yesterday then they are a misrepresentation of that discussion"

I know they are his exact words as I wrote them down at the time - what on earth shouyld I do now?

[BelleDameSansMerci]

Can you ask him for his understanding of what was discussed and agreed, in writing?

[BelleDameSansMerci]

Once you have his understanding you will know where you stand and can take advice as necessary. No need to go back to him until you've done that. Only thing I would say is that depending on who you work for HR may not necessarily be your best bet.

Are you working for a major corporate?

I'm assuming this is some sort of dispute?

[whiskersonkittens]

Thanks - I had not thought it was a dispute; he was giving me feedback which I noted, he asked for a copy of my notes and then came back with that comment. I asked for clarification and in response he sent me his notes of the meeting (made the next day) which appear to me to be exactly the same as mine!!!

Not sure what to do, seem to be banging my head against a brick wall.

[BelleDameSansMerci]

If the notes seem to be the same as yours and you're not disputing them then I'd let it go (if you can). It sounds as if he's the kind of person who has to be "right" and perhaps wants his version (even if it is the same as yours) to stand?

You have my sympathy! My boss gives review meetings as if she's giving a lecture. No chance to actually speak unless you're agreeing with her. So frustrating.