There's some good tips in here (I absolutely love hands-off bosses!). I'd also probably add that these types of bosses tend to not want to tell you what to do, but love giving advice. Generally, if you go to them and lay out your situation (asking to do so, beforehand), then ask, "what would you do in a similar situation" they'll tell you. Sometimes, it is 'what not to do' IMHO, so listen with a grain of salt and thank them. Don't judge, don't ask too many questions, and whatever you do, don't argue. Just listen and leave; then implement whatever you cooked up while you were listening to how the real world works.