Manage Your Manager

How to Manage Your Manager - 21 Top Tips   Remember its a symbiotic relationship Set healthy boundaries Know their preferences Match their communication style In-fill their weaknesses Make them look great Hold regular briefings   Proactively use executive summaries Agree common goals Set regularly reviewed KPIs Seek approvals by exception Learn to say the right kind of no Present solutions not problems Everything evidence based Never ever make excuses, proactively take accountability Sell your essential specialism Go one step beyond Be the easiest employee to manage Practice positive reinforcement Compliment them in public Suggest 360 degree reviews   You aren’t necessarily after their job, a promotion, or even another role in the organisation - so relax and grow your professional portfolio