What is Managing Up?
“Managing up” is all about establishing good relationships with the leaders above you, so you can further your goals and the goals of your group. People deal best with those they like, or at least respect. Overall, you will need to become visible to these people, understand their goals and needs, and be able to express your needs in terms that align with your manager’s agenda and vision. “Managing up” also means making it easy for your manager to manage you. This is accomplished by keeping lines of communication open and by making it easy for your manager to trust you and your word. Be specific in your requests. Give your manager(s) regular reminders. Be aware of your manager’s agendas (all of them) and his/her vision for the future. You may have to ferret out your manager’s hidden agendas, but the knowledge you gain will be invaluable in garnering your manager’s support for your initiatives and projects. Finally, don’t bring your manager problems without bringing a range of possible s
