Description

1. "Managing up" is when you focus on proactively making your direct manager’s job easier.

2. A starting point for Managing up can include:

• Seek to understand first - what is the situation?
• Start having more proactive communication

3. Tasks or tactics that you can implement when it comes to managing up:

• Own the meeting agenda for that next weekly/monthly team meeting
• Develop and OWN the agenda for your 1-on-1 meetings
• Provide them with a 90-day plan for your role

4. Document your wins!

• If you have success in getting positive feedback from your manager or department leader then make sure to document on your linkedin profile or resume.