This is How to Demonstrate Your Value at Work. Tip #4: Manage Up
When people think of “managing,” they often think of someone senior giving instructions to someone more junior. But it’s a lot more than that–in fact, if you want to succeed, it’s crucial that you put in effort to manage your boss. As Ximena Vengochea previously wrote, sometimes working hard isn’t enough to get you that promotion or stretch assignment; you need to tell your manager what your career goals are and be proactive about finding a way to get there.
Says Vengochea, “Asking for your manager’s support isn’t the same as sitting on your hands and waiting for it. After all, it’s easy to wait for approval. It’s a lot harder to take initiative. But when you’re proactive, it often pays off–for you as well as your employer.”
