{"id":11300,"date":"2023-08-27T21:46:36","date_gmt":"2023-08-27T21:46:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/leadership\/how-to-succeed-at-work-by-managing-up\/"},"modified":"2023-08-27T21:46:37","modified_gmt":"2023-08-27T21:46:37","slug":"how-to-succeed-at-work-by-managing-up","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mysourcefunding.com\/?p=11300","title":{"rendered":"How To Succeed At Work By Managing Up"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Gallup studied over 7,000 adults and found that one-half quit a job because of a bad manager. The research also revealed that providing clear expectations is critical to employee performance. While thinking about managing your manager might seem counterintuitive, managing up is a vital business skill. It refers to taking conscious steps toward building a positive working relationship with your boss. When done effectively, the process involves understanding what your manager wants to achieve and how you can help. While it\u2019s more necessary for employees with difficult supervisors, managing up is a skill everyone should cultivate.<\/p>\n<p>The advantages can\u2019t be overstated. Some benefits for the employee include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Increased accountability<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced communication skills<\/li>\n<li>Improved relationship with your manager<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At the same time, managing up benefits your boss. Being a supervisor isn\u2019t easy. And for first-time managers, it can be downright daunting. Having an employee willing to be proactive gives your boss the freedom to focus on the most important aspects of their job.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the advantages, the thought of taking control and managing up can be intimidating for some employees. Let&#8217;s look at specific ways to understand your manager better, make their job easier, and ultimately thrive at work.<\/p>\n<p><fbs-ad position=\"inread\" progressive=\"\" ad-id=\"article-0-inread\" aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\"><\/fbs-ad><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"subhead-embed color-accent bg-base font-accent font-size text-align\">Start by being curious<\/h2>\n<p>Managing up starts with seeing the world through your manager\u2019s eyes. Begin by asking yourself questions like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What is their work style?<\/li>\n<li>How do they define success?<\/li>\n<li>How is their performance measured?<\/li>\n<li>How do they prefer to communicate?<\/li>\n<li>Where do they need additional support?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Answering topics like these will go a long way in building a healthy relationship with your boss.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"subhead-embed color-accent bg-base font-accent font-size text-align\">Anticipate your boss\u2019 needs<\/h2>\n<p>When you learn to anticipate your manager&#8217;s needs, you become indispensable. First, take the time to understand what their expectations are. If you don\u2019t know or are unclear, ask them. Also, familiarize yourself with your boss\u2019s strengths and weaknesses. That way, you can volunteer to assist in areas where additional support is needed. Finally, learn as much as possible about the business and voice your ideas for more efficient ways of doing things. By taking the initiative, you\u2019ll impress your manager while making them look good in the process.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"subhead-embed color-accent bg-base font-accent font-size text-align\">Practice empathy with your boss<\/h2>\n<p>Another way of managing up is to practice empathy. Empathy is a critical soft skill that helps you to understand your manager\u2019s values, background and perspective. In your interactions, acknowledge their feelings and validate them. It\u2019s also a good idea to develop your active listening skills. Ask questions and practice non-verbal cues like eye contact. Another trick is to mirror their body language, which can build rapport over time. By allowing yourself to empathize with your manager, you gain a better understanding of them and yourself.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"subhead-embed color-accent bg-base font-accent font-size text-align\">Communicate early and often<\/h2>\n<p>To develop rapport with your boss, they need to trust you. That\u2019s why managing up requires communicating early and often\u2014especially when things aren\u2019t going according to plan. While you might be tempted to delay sharing unpleasant information, it\u2019s better than the alternative. The last thing you want is to blindside your manager with news of a missed deadline or some other misstep. By accepting responsibility early, you\u2019ll have a chance to correct the situation while gaining your manager&#8217;s respect.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"subhead-embed color-accent bg-base font-accent font-size text-align\">Share your professional goals<\/h2>\n<p>As an employee, you need to make sure you communicate your career goals to your supervisor. Start by thinking about the transferrable skills you could apply to other areas of the organization. Also, list your accomplishments and how you&#8217;ve contributed significantly to the company. Then define your short and long-term goals. Once you complete that exercise, schedule a meeting with your boss and share your professional goals. Listen to their advice and develop an action plan together. By requesting their guidance and support, you\u2019ll turn your manager into one of your greatest internal cheerleaders.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t wait to turn your ambition into action. Managing up benefits everyone involved. For you, it means increased accountability, productivity and performance. For your manager, it means making their work life easier. In the end, it translates into work successes that reflect positively on you and your manager\u2014a true win-win.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"subhead3-embed color-body bg-base font-accent font-size text-align\"><strong>Are you a woman who needs help changing careers? <\/strong><strong data-ga-track=\"ExternalLink:https:\/\/corporateescapeartist.com\/how-professional-women-can-master-career-change-f\">Download my FREE 22-page e-book: How Professional Women Can Master Career Change!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<p>Read the full article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/carolinecastrillon\/2023\/08\/27\/how-to-succeed-at-work-by-managing-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gallup studied over 7,000 adults and found that one-half quit a job because of a bad manager. The research also revealed that providing clear expectations is critical to employee performance. 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