Managing Up: How to Forge an Effective Relationship With Those Above You

Rosanne Badowski & Roger Gittines

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Everyone has a boss. And anyone who has aspired to move up the corporate ladder knows that their relationship with those they report to is crucial. In Managing Up Rosanne Badowski offers a straightforward, entertaining, no-holds-barred account of what it takes to make your relationship with your boss work to your advantage, no matter where you stand in the corporate hierarchy.

Told through rich, colorful anecdotes about her years spent working with one of the smartest, most demanding and dynamic business leaders of the twentieth century, legendary GE CEO Jack Welch, Badowski reveals the secrets to career success she has gleaned over the years. At heart, it’s about working with the person above you to create a productive and effective partnership.

Everyone is a manager, in one way or another, Badowski points out. She discusses first-hand what it’s like to have to be a mind reader, to anticipate the future, to plan for the unexpected, and to perform the impossible. With refreshing candor and a hint of attitude, Badowski’s advice is unlike any other. She advises us that “Impatience is a virtue,” to “Have no shame,” and to “Beware the too-quiet office.” Having worked in one of the most challenging, high-profile corporate environments anywhere, no one knows more about prioritizing, about making decisions on behalf of your boss, about sifting through a daily barrage of data and information, about multitasking at warp speed, and exhibiting grace under fire. Ultimately, Badowski says, excelling at what you do is about a shared passion for the job.

Managing Up is an invaluable guide for managing your career and juggling responsibilities with finesse and confidence. It should become a management bible for anyone hoping to get ahead in their profession.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Understanding Your Manager's Style: Emphasizing the importance of understanding your manager's preferences, working style, goals, and priorities to better align with their expectations.

  2. Communication and Feedback: Highlighting effective communication techniques, including providing regular updates, seeking feedback, and addressing concerns proactively.

  3. Managing Expectations: Discussing strategies for clarifying expectations, setting realistic goals, and ensuring alignment with your manager's vision and objectives.

  4. Building Trust and Credibility: Exploring ways to build trust and credibility with your manager through reliability, integrity, and delivering quality work.

  5. Anticipating Needs and Problems: Encouraging proactive behavior by anticipating your manager's needs, identifying potential issues, and offering solutions.

  6. Effective Collaboration: Discussing how to collaborate effectively with your manager, fostering a positive and productive working relationship.

  7. Conflict Resolution: Providing guidance on handling conflicts or disagreements with your manager professionally and constructively.

  8. Managing Up Across Hierarchies: Addressing the challenges of managing up in different hierarchical structures or with multiple supervisors.

  9. Career Development Discussions: Exploring approaches to have meaningful career development discussions with your manager, including goal setting and skill enhancement.

  10. Advocating for Yourself: Advising on the importance of self-advocacy, expressing your needs, and seeking opportunities for growth and recognition.

Language English
ISBN-10 0-385-50772-0
ISBN-13 9780385507738
No of pages 215
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Doubleday
Published Date 19 Oct 2004

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