How to manage your boss
When someone tells you that you need to "manage up," what he or she is really saying is that you need to stretch yourself . You need to go above and beyond the tasks assigned to you so that you can enhance your manager's work , says Rosanne Badowski, co-author of "Managing Up: How to Forge an Effective Relationship With Those Above You." "Doing what you can to make your manager's job easier will not only help them do their job, but you will be considered a valuable asset to your manager and to your organization," she says. "You want to be described as indispensable." By mastering the "managing up" concept, you can help others recognize your value within the organization. "It will give you an advantage when you are being considered for greater job responsibilities," says Ms. Badowski . "It will help in your career advancement, and it gives you an edge over the competition when you are being considered for promotio...