The Don’ts Of Managing Up
- Don’t manipulate the situation or others: Managing up is not about trying to manipulate every situation for your own personal benefit, no matter the cost.
- Don’t keep doing what frustrates your manager.
- Don’t add more to your manager’s plate: Adding more work to your boss’ plate isn’t managing up effectively. That means don’t bend over backward to take on your boss’ work when you’re already too busy.
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