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Managing Up 101
Master clear communication with your boss by providing deadlines, priorities, and easy-to-access info to streamline decision-making.
Managing Up 101
Insight from Wes Kao
Let's talk about managing up. I just saw a great example of this on LinkedIn.
One of Wes Kao's team members sent her a Slack message that's a masterclass in clear communication.
Here's why it worked:
Deadlines for everything. You know exactly when stuff's due.
All info in one place. No hunting through docs or emails.
Clear priorities. They even pointed out what's not urgent.
Easy-to-click links. Makes reviewing a breeze.
As a result, Wes knocked out all the tasks in 24 hours.
That's managing up 101: Make it dead simple for your boss to help you.
Think about it. Your manager's juggling a ton. If you can package your needs in a way that's easy to act on, you're more likely to get what you want, fast.
Managing up isn't about kissing up. It's about being so good at communicating that you make everyone's job smoother - including yours.
Learn more: The art of setting expectations
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