Have you ever wondered just how much knowledge your manager has about the work you do? Do you think that your skills are truly understood, utilised and appreciated by your manager? Are you wanting to influence your manager – but are not sure where to start? Do you want to let your manager know what you need from him/her and be clear about what it is that is required of you? Managing up starts with managing ourselves and looking at all of the relationships that affect us in the workplace. The ability to use initiative and to get the best for yourself and the organisation is not just about managing up – but managing in all directions. .
