Managing Up: How to Work Successfully with Any Type of Boss | 2018 Session

Managing up is one of the most valuable soft skills you can develop in your career. It’s about building a relationship that fosters more communication, collaboration, and understanding between people at different levels of power, perspectives, and skills. Mastering these skills will help you build your reputation for effectiveness and grow a successful career. Leadership consultant Mary Abbajay and a panel of experts will share actionable tips to:

Understand your manager’s work and behavioral style and adjust yours accordingly
Enhance your self-awareness and become more adaptable
Read body language better
Develop true, lasting connections

Thought Leader: Mary Abbajay, author, Managing Up

Panelists:
⚬ Lorenzo Claridy, head, inclusion & diversity, U.S., GlaxoSmithKline
⚬ Amy Gallo, author, HBR Guide to Dealing with Conflict
⚬ Alison Green, author, Ask a Manager

Emcee: Liz Murphy, PECO