Managing Up: Turning Information into Influence with Your Boss
When Managing Up, Don’t Bring Data Without a Point of View When your manager asks you for information, don’t just answer their question. Have a perspective. To get better at managing up, ask yourself three questions that will turn information into...
Beyond Magical Thinking: How to Ensure Your Team “Gets It”
Don’t assume your team knows just because you told them Magical thinking means you assume your team knows what you know. For example, you might think that explaining a task once is enough and everyone will understand and execute it perfectly. Of course, your...
Workplace Communication: Stop Asking “Do You Understand?” (and do this instead)
High-performing teams invest in clear workplace communication by ensuring shared understanding When your organization or team communicates effectively, you’re nimble. You can respond to change quickly. But if your organization doesn’t invest in effective workplace...
