Bypassing the boss
Bypassing your boss is extremely dangerous for you. It is the last resort if your boss is a bully, completely ineffective or you don’t have that much to lose. Never attempt bypassing her without a prior grasp of the damage that can follow a failed effort. Do it only if ALL the following applies: your idea is proven good + you have excellent track record + you've tried to win approval “by the book” and had been rebuffed and ignored + presented your idea without making your boss look bad + the bigger boss values profitable ideas over company protocols. HR is not your friend. Forget whining to HR about your boss. HR works for the company not you. Soon as you close the door they're calling your boss to tell her what you said. Once that happens you are on a slippery slope.