Professional Skills
The Art of Managing Up
Your manager determines a lot about your work life. They communicate organizational and project goals, facilitate teamwork, and remove roadblocks. They also support you by providing coaching and feedback – and even advocating for your needs. So, what can you do to help your manager help you? And what part do you play i...
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About this course
Your manager determines a lot about your work life. They communicate organizational and project goals, facilitate teamwork, and remove roadblocks. They also support you by providing coaching and feedback – and even advocating for your needs. So, what can you do to help your manager help you? And what part do you play in ensuring an effective, collaborative relationship? In this course, you’ll explore the answers to these questions by learning the art of “managing up” – making your employee-supervisor relationship the best and most effective it can be.
Course outline
10 topics · 50 min
- 1 What Does It Mean to “Manage Up?”
- 2 Get to Know Your Manager’s Work Style and Preferences
- 3 Communicate Effectively and Proactively
- 4 Take Ownership
- 5 Bridge the Gaps
- 6 Contribute to a Positive Team Culture
- 7 Recognize Your Manager’s Humanity
- 8 Check Your Understanding
- 9 Summary
- 10 Quiz
The Art of Managing Up
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- Interactive course
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