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