Managing Up
Summary: It's pretty much the most important relationship you have in the workplace. How do we know? Because most coaching sessions conducted almost always feature a discussion about ‘my manager’ and how she or he is ‘not treating me correctly’.
Written by Alistair Gordon 31 Dec 2018

Image credit: Rakhmat Setiawan

THE CHALLENGE

It’s pretty much the most important relationship you have in the workplace. How do we know? Because most coaching sessions conducted almost always feature a discussion about ‘my manager’ and how she or he is ‘not treating me correctly’.

THE CONTENT

In this pod session, you discuss and explore with your fellow podsters:

  • That there is a mutual dependence between you and your manager

  • Tactics for understanding your manager better;

  • Options for how to build a positive relationship to achieve your desired objectives (hopefully win/win);

  • Explore some techniques / key tips / ‘killer questions’ to help you manage up successfully;

  • The conversations that need to be had, and with your podsters, practice these conversations in the safety of the pod.

PUNCHLINES

Your relationship with your manager is career critical - these two hours will ensure you manage the relationship professionally and get the benefits from a good relationship with one of the key people who can help you achieve your career objectives. (Or make your life a misery!)

Additional reading on this website: Mastering managing up

Suggested purchase: The A to Z of Leadership Success

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