The Art of Managing Up: Crucial Questions for Your Manager

The People Leaders Podcast

In this episode, we discuss the importance of managing up and making the most out of your relationship with your manager during one-on-one meetings. We explore various questions to ask, such as understanding your manager's key priorities, communication preferences, and ways to build trust. Additionally, we dive into stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and ways to ensure continuous performance improvement. These strategies aim to enhance your performance and showcase your skills effectively, fostering a proactive and productive work environment.

Episode Highlights:

• 00:35 The Importance of Managing Up
• 02:56 Key Questions to Ask Your Manager
• 04:32 Effective Communication Strategies
• 05:45 Building Trust with Your Manager
• 07:30 Seeking Specific Advice
• 08:41 Managing Stakeholder Relationships
• 09:48 Understanding Top Performers
• 10:57 Handling Conflict and Difficult Conversations
• 12:21 Integrating Performance Feedback
• 13:31 Conclusion and Next Steps

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Chapters

1. The Art of Managing Up: Crucial Questions for Your Manager (00:00:00)

2. The Importance of Managing Up (00:00:36)

3. Key Questions to Ask Your Manager (00:02:56)

4. Effective Communication Strategies (00:04:32)

5. Building Trust with Your Manager (00:05:45)

6. Seeking Specific Advice (00:07:30)

7. Managing Stakeholder Relationships (00:08:41)

8. Understanding Top Performers (00:09:48)

9. Handling Conflict and Difficult Conversations (00:10:57)

10. Integrating Performance Feedback (00:12:21)

11. Conclusion and Next Steps (00:13:31)