How Can I Advance My Career By "Managing Up"?

Diagnosing The Workplace: Not Just An HR Podcast · 2025-04-23 · 52 min

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In this episode, we explore the concept of Managing Up, which is how to adjust your approach when working with your boss or a difficult boss to improve your professional relationship and help them get the most out of you. Our prescription for this episode is to be consistent, firm, patient, and a little confident to incorporate some practical skills, like Managing Expectations, using Assertive Communication, and following up in writing to ensure stronger communication habits to improve how you work with your boss. Past Episode Referenced: S1 E12: What Is The Most Overlooked Management Skill? S3 E11: What Is Some Practical Psychology For The Workplace? Statistics referenced: 82% of leaders consider themselves ‘accidental’ managers, which means they have had no formal leadership or management training. - Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Bad managers and toxic work culture causing one in three staff to walk (2023) You can reach out to us to talk more about diagnostic tools and resources, just reach out to us at info@roman3.ca or through our LinkedIn page at Don't forget to

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