In this podcast, the hosts discuss techniques for managing up, emphasizing the importance of communication, emotions, and adapting to different communication styles. They share resources like 'Connect' and 'Emotional Agility' while highlighting the significance of vulnerability, feedback, and curiosity in leadership. The episode also explores understanding managers' authority and communication styles to effectively navigate upward relationships in the workplace.
Understanding boss's communication style is crucial in managing up.
Adapting your communication style to match your manager's preferences enhances effectiveness.
Developing stakeholder empathy and aligning actions with organizational goals are vital in managing up.
Deep dives
Communication and Trust as the Foundation
Building effective communication with your manager is crucial in managing up. Communication underlies understanding your boss's communication style, sharing information effectively, asking for what you need, and understanding what your boss needs from you.
Understanding and Adapting to Your Manager's Communication Style
Adapting to your manager's communication style is key in managing up. Learning to match your communication style with your manager's preferences, be it direct or detailed, enhances effective communication.
Strengthening Stakeholder Empathy for a Broader Perspective
Developing stakeholder empathy is vital in managing up. Understanding the broader impact of your actions within the organization allows for more informed decisions and aligns your work with the collective goals of the business.
Incremental Progress in Building Trust and Alignment
Fostering trust and alignment gradually through improved communication skills is a key aspect of managing up. Slow, incremental changes in communication and building trust over time lead to lasting improvements.
Patience and Consistency in Communication for Long-Term Success
Consistent, patient communication efforts are essential for long-term success in managing up. Continuously improving communication practices and building trust forms the strong foundation for a productive relationship with your manager.
Feedback and Adjustments for Effective Communication
Open to feedback, making adjustments, and prioritizing effective communication are fundamental in managing up. Being receptive to feedback and willing to adapt your communication style leads to better collaboration and mutual understanding.
OK, fine, y'all win. We finally did the episode of "Managing Up" about managing up. In it, Nick, Travis, and Brandon talk about techniques for managing up, how they're similar to managing your own team members, and how it is sometimes very different. They share books and resources that helped them and talk about how communication, being crisp, and (gasp) _feelings_ play into managing your upward relationships.
Show Notes:
Managing Up article by Stephen Gossett from Built In
https://builtin.com/people-management/managing-up
Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues by Dr. David Bradford, Ph.D & Dr. Carole Robin, Ph.D