Professional Skills

Your manager plays a critical role in your success—but so do you. Managing up is about creating alignment and building a collaborative, mutually beneficial relationship with your boss. This course teaches you how to anticipate needs, communicate effectively, and add value to your team. Through practical strategies and real-world examples, you’ll learn:<ul style="margin-top: 0in;"><li style="">What managing up means—and what it doesn’t.</li><li style="">How to understand your manager’s work style and communication preferences.</li><li style="">Best practices for proactive, clear, and respectful communication.</li><li style="">How to take ownership of your work, meet deadlines, and drive your career development.</li><li style="">Ways to bridge gaps, contribute to a positive team culture, and support your manager’s goals.</li><li style="">Why recognizing your manager’s humanity fosters trust and collaboration. </li></ul>By the end of this course, you’ll have the tools to manage up with professionalism, competence, and goodwill—creating a stronger partnership that benefits you, your manager, and your organization.

Create alignment and build an effective relationship with your manager.

Mastering the Art of Managing Up

Unlimited

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Mastering the Art of Managing Up

Kristy Donnelly

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