Absolutely address things quickly when there are issues, but also come to the table with a game plan for how it will get resolved. This is hard is your manager is the “shoot the messenger” type, but it's still an essential way to build trust over the long-term.Ĥ) Come to the table with solutions: This goes right along with number #3. Help your manager save face by informing them when something doesn't go as planned. Talking openly about what you are planning to do is helpful when the outcome your manager expects isn't 100% clear – or if your manager has a history of changing their mind about a project without sharing that change.ģ) Avoid surprises: Managers and people named Bonni don't like surprises…and none of us want to be caught off guard in a difficult situation. One of the fastest ways to lose trust with your manager is for them to discover you've been speaking poorly about them behind their backs.Ģ) Tell your manager what you are planning: It rarely is a problem to over communicate something…most people take the opposite position and don't communicate enough. Twitter: and I discuss our eight suggestions for managing up:ġ) Support your manager publicly: Avoid gossip if you can, and when someone is truly trying to problem solve, do your best to help them understand each side of the situation instead of being critical. In this episode, Bonni and I discuss eight things you can do to influence in the correct way.
While some people have a natural talent for this, most of us have a hard time getting started since doing this well is more of an art than a science. Every one of us must face the challenge of influencing someone who managers us.
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