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Harvard Business Review

Managing Up (HBR 20-Minute Manager Series)

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Your boss plays an important role in your career. So how do you navigate this delicate, significant professional relationship without playing political games or compromising your character? Managing Up offers concise, expert tips on:Understanding your manager's priorities and pressuresSetting a positive tone for the relationshipManaging expectations--and egosEarning trust and respect
Don't have much time? Get up to speed fast on the most essential business skills with HBR's 20-Minute Manager series. Whether you need a crash course or a brief refresher, each book in the series is a concise, practical primer that will help you brush up on a key management topic. Advice you can quickly read and apply, for ambitious professionals and aspiring executives--from the most trusted source in business. Also available as an ebook.
SkillsHuman Resources Business CommunicationBusiness
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37 printed pages
Original publication
2014
Publication year
2014

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  • Elena Tyaniginahas quoted7 years ago
    ) pitch your ideas successfully, (2) connect with your audience, (3) establish credibility, (4) inspire others to carry out your vision, (5) adapt to stakeholders’ decision-making styles, (6) frame goals around common interests, and (7) build consensus and win support.
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    • Elena Tyaniginahas quoted7 years ago
      HBR’s 10 Must Reads on Communication. Boston: Harvard Business Review Press (2013).
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      • Elena Tyaniginahas quoted7 years ago
        Have I taken the primary responsibility for managing my relationship with my boss?
        2. Am I aware of my manager’s expectations for me? Are they realistic?
        3. Is my manager aware of what resources I need to meet those expectations?
        4. How much does my boss know about what I’ve been doing for the past few months? If she doesn’t know enough, how can I correct that?
        5. Am I reliably meeting my commitments? If not, how can I rectify shortcomings?
        6. How well do my manager and I get along on a daily basis? Do we need to address any conflicts?
        7. Do our oral and written interactions occur with ease? If not, how can I make our communications more seamless?
        8. Do we trust each other? What can I do to increase the level of trust?
        9. Do I back up my boss when I talk to others about her and execute her goals?
        10. What could I do to support my manager more effectively?
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