Amplification
Managing Up
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In the last video, we discussed the importance of not trying to manipulate the views of your manager by way of flattery, but instead, aiming for something more genuine and results driven.
Up Next in Managing Up
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Get Specific
"Could you take care of this?" The simple and oh so common request that's as vague as it's infuriating. And what's his or her response when you ask your manager these questions: "Wait, how, exactly, do you want me to accomplish this? By what time on what day? Do you want me to stop doing the othe...
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Share Your Ideas
If you have the confidence to share your ideas with your manager at the appropriate moments, it can have a long-lasting impact. It plays an integral role in implementing change, and can be of great benefit when managing up.
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Top Questions For Your Manager
Learning more about how your manager works and what they're looking to achieve can be of huge benefit when managing up.
Get to know your managers preferences for taking in information, making decisions, structuring their day, and communicating with others.
