#6 How do I get better at managing up? - with Petra Wille (Product Leadership Coach)

Is your boss a micro-manager? Or do you wish for more guidance and clarity about the product strategy? In this conversation, Tanja Lau and Petra Wille discuss the concept of 'managing up'—the practice of individual contributors actively shaping their relationships with their bosses to foster better communication and feedback. They explore the dynamics of feedback, the expectations employees can have from their leaders, and the importance of creating a safe environment for giving and receiving feedback. The discussion also delves into the challenges of micromanagement, the art of delivering feedback effectively, and the need for leaders to establish clear principles for their teams. Ultimately, the conversation emphasizes the mutual benefits of open communication and feedback in the workplace. OUR GUEST Petra Wille is an independent product leadership coach and the author of STRONG Product People and the recently released STRONG Product Communities. She's been helping product teams boost their skill sets and product leaders develop their teams (and themselves) since 2013. Alongside her freelance work, Petra co-organizes Product at Heart in Hamburg, Germany. USEFUL RESOURCES Petra’s talk about Managing up: https://www.petra-wille.com/talk-managing-up 5 Boss Personas: https://www.petra-wille.com/blog/managing-up-part-5-your-cheat-sheet-and-guide-to-boss-personas  10 Responsibilities of a leader: https://www.petra-wille.com/blog/managing-up-part-1-understanding-what-you-can-expect-from-your-boss  For leaders: how to request feedback: https://www.petra-wille.com/blog/want-to-become-a-better-product-leader-simple-tips-for-requesting-feedback  RECIPE We serve each episode with a recipe you can prepare while listening to the conversation. This week on the menu:  Vegetarian Quesadilla https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/quesadilla_84511 Enjoy!