management matters

I had a little chat with my line manager this morning, nothing serious - just an update on where I am and where I'm going with it, and once again what struck me was the huge discrepancy in what we each consider to be important. Perhaps I ought not to think it's strange, but there is no common ground as far as the essential aspects of my role are concerned. Now, I know managers are supposed to focus on the 'big picture' and think strategically, but this strategic thinking seems to focus almost exclusively on what I consider to be 'housekeeping'.