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This month Forward Focus Coaching is embarking on a journey into the arena of Managing Up. This is a very timely topic given the number of individuals re-entering the workforce after many businesses closed due to COVID-19.
Understanding how to manage up is not just for individuals starting new jobs though, it is a valuable life skill for students transitioning into the workforce for the first time or an employee looking to build greater rapport with their supervisor, create more visibility for themselves in an organization or get promoted to a new position.
Navigating the challenging waters of office politics and developing relationships can be even more challenging when you are not working face to face with a team everyday. The virtual office makes building rapport and communicating all the more challenging than when we are in an office and bump into our boss or team members in the coffee room or ride an elevator with colleagues everyday.
Follow along this month as I discuss the skills necessary to successfully manage up. I will cover communicating effectively, growth mindset, speed reading others, understanding your boss’ expectations, leading from where you are, accepting feedback, and a whole host of other topics that relate to managing up.
Drop me a line and share what you would like to hear about this month as I explore Managing up!
Watch this week for the first step: A learner’s mindset. Seek first to understand, then to be understood.