Managing Up

I'm working on a PPT preso right now on how to Manage Up. Thought this cartoon added a little humor to the seriousness of the matter.

A couple of tips & tricks to help you out in your career courtesy of Penelope Trunk, author of Brazen Careerist:

• Know What Matters to Your Boss - If it's a high priority for your manager, it should be a high priority to you
• Prioritize - Your manager doesn't always know everything that's on your plate, so when they ask you to work on a project you don't have the bandwidth for - Don't just say NO - tell him/her what is on your plate and ask them what their priorities are so you can shift yours to align with theirs
• Talk Like Your Boss - Convey information to your manager in the way that s/he likes so that they're more likely to retain it
• Toot Your Own Horn - Let your manager know each time you achieve something s/he cares about
• Lunch with Your Boss - Find a common ground with your boss
• Seek New Responsibilities - Your manager will not only appreciate your foresight, but also your ability to do more than your job
• Be Curious - Read, listen and ask good questions