Managing Up Effectively
The key to a successful relationship with your boss lies in adopting a curious, learning mindset rather than attempting to change them. Focus on presenting what's working and what isn't, while setting aside emotions to discuss business objectives. By speaking the language of data and results, you can effectively navigate tough situations and foster a more productive dialogue.In this clip
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Strategies for Managing Up and Remote Communication With Dave Stachowiak
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How can I change my attitude toward a manager at work with whom I have a weird relationship, as discussed in the episode How to Manage Up With Dave Stachowiak and the clip Managing Up Effectively? Kaitlyn suggested I do something differently, but I'm frustrated with how I acted—responsive and thankful but also annoyed. I'm just an intern, but it's not obvious; everyone else loves me, and I love them. This manager rarely gives me the space to explain and often asserts herself during presentations without letting me continue. It's very different from everyone else there. While it's useful in some ways, it's also frustrating. I'm proud that I recognize I need to adjust to her behavior. Will changing my attitude help her loosen her resistance too?
How should I handle a situation where I feel frustrated with a manager who rarely gives me the space to explain and often asserts herself during presentations, as discussed in the episode 225: Kim Scott | Care Personally, Challenge Directly with Radical Candor and the clip Bad Bosses Impact? I'm proud that I recognize I need to adjust to her behavior, but will this change help her loosen her resistance too?
How should I handle a situation where my boss came into the organization from another organization and has no background in our organization’s culture, work processes, or policies? They are often frustrated with the state of affairs, and I’m constantly explaining why things are the way they are and that these issues are organizational problems. This results in them thinking that I’m not open to change or critical of their approach. This question is related to the episode The Power Of Possible - Kat Cole | The Knowledge Project 117 and the clip Leading Former Peers.