June 1, 2018
“Managing up, or building smooth, productive relationships with higher-ups, requires understanding and adapting to your boss’s communication and decision-making style,” according to The Wall Street Journal. “Many people are promoted because of the quality of their work. But as newly minted managers aim to rise in the ranks, assuming their work will speak for itself becomes increasingly hazardous to their careers.”
While some bosses explain to their staff how and when they want to communicate, others are not so specific. Clarify if they want updates from you daily, weekly or only when you have something noteworthy to report. Also find out if they prefer receiving updates via phone, instant messaging, email or face-to-face.
Don’t take a superior’s management style personally, offer solutions and ideas to problems, respect their time, understand their priorities and learn what motivates them.
To effectively interact with your boss, follow these rules of engagement:
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