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Managing Up

Thursday, Mar. 12, 2009

Cheryl Johnson

How is your relationship with your boss?  It isn’t all about brown-nosing and kissing up.  There are real, tangible things you can do to create a relationship that benefits both you and your boss. 

Being a manager who motivates and leads a department is not enough.  In addition to looking at your own team, you need to look upward.  How can you obtain the best results for you, your boss, AND your organization?  Learn how to build a productive, respectful, supportive, and synergistic relationship that will help you excel in your career.
 

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