Build Skills to Manage Up and Own Your Work
Managing up is about being effective in your role, from communication to project management to emotional intelligence, these are the skills that make you highly valuable at work.
Sure, managing up is about knowing how to anticipate what your boss needs from you, but it also means knowing how to navigate different personalities at work, knowing your boss’s work style (and your own), and how to bring up problems - not ignore them.
Does your workplace training measure effectiveness?
Ours does.
A Data-Driven Approach
To assess the effectiveness of the training, we measure knowledge and behaviors before and after the workshop:
Pre-workshop data establishes a baseline, identifying knowledge gaps and areas for improvement.
Post-workshop data measures knowledge gains, shifts in attitudes, and changes in planned behavior.
Ongoing tracking allows your organization to evaluate whether training leads to meaningful, long-term cultural improvements.
A focus on data supports sustained behavior change by identifying trends, reinforcing positive behaviors to create a safer, more respectful work environment.
What Our Managing Up Course Covers - And How We Do It:
Details
120 minutes (live) plus 20 minutes asynchronous content
Facilitated live by an expert
Activities, breakouts, and more interactive content
Introduction to Managing Up
What managing up means - and what it doesn’t mean
Navigating the basics of owning your role at work
Anticipating What Your Supervisor Needs
Getting aligned on expectations for projects big and small
Understanding Your Work Style (and Your Boss’s)
Having a supervisor is not a one-way street for the flow of work. Being able to communicate effectively about work styles is a crucial component of being effective in your role
Being Able to Raise Problems and Have Challenging Conversations
Being proactive in flagging issues while being solutions-oriented
Having a strategy for challenging conversations, rather than avoiding conflict
Post Workshop support
Materials that reinforce learning by email
Work style self-assessment and assessment questions to discuss with others
Strategies for addressing challenging behavior
Our Managing Up Workshops Builds Your Skills
You’ll know how to align with supervisors on expectations;
When to check in (and about what);
How to communicate about workstyles; and
How to get answers to your emails
Why New Professionals Should Focus on Managing Up
It Builds Strong Relationships with Managers. Managing up helps new professionals establish positive relationships with their managers by understanding their expectations, workstyles, and priorities. By aligning with their manager’s needs, professionals can foster trust and create a foundation for effective communication and collaboration.
It Enhances Communication Skills. Learning to manage up requires new professionals to proactively communicate their progress, challenges, and needs. This practice strengthens their ability to articulate ideas clearly and ensures that their contributions are visible and valued.
It Demonstrates Initiative and Proactivity. Managing up shows that new professionals are taking ownership of their role and are invested in the success of their team and organization. This proactive approach signals to managers that they are reliable and capable of handling responsibility.
It Provides Insight into Organizational Dynamics. By managing up, new professionals gain a better understanding of how decisions are made and priorities are set within their organization. This knowledge helps them align their work with larger organizational goals and navigate their workplace more effectively.
It Accelerates Professional Growth. When new professionals actively manage up, they are more likely to receive valuable feedback and guidance from their managers. This feedback loop helps them refine their skills, address areas for improvement, and accelerate their professional development.
It Increases Visibility and Opportunities. Professionals who manage up effectively make their contributions more visible to leadership. This visibility can open doors to new projects, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement.
It Reduces Miscommunication and Conflicts. Managing up involves understanding and anticipating a manager’s needs, which minimizes misunderstandings and misaligned expectations. This creates a smoother working relationship and reduces the potential for workplace conflicts.
It Builds Confidence and Influence. By successfully managing up, new professionals develop confidence in their ability to navigate workplace challenges and influence outcomes. This confidence is essential for taking on greater responsibilities and advancing in their careers.
It Aligns Individual Efforts with Team Goals. Managing up ensures that new professionals’ work is aligned with their team’s and organization’s priorities. This alignment increases efficiency, enhances teamwork, and demonstrates their ability to contribute meaningfully to collective success.
It Sets a Strong Foundation for Long-Term Success. Focusing on managing up early in their careers helps new professionals develop habits of proactive communication, relationship-building, and strategic thinking. These skills serve as a strong foundation for long-term career growth and success.