{"id":8954,"date":"2023-05-12T15:33:30","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T22:33:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/?p=8954"},"modified":"2023-05-12T15:46:25","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T22:46:25","slug":"managing-up-will-make-you-happier-at-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/managing-up-will-make-you-happier-at-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Up Will Make You Happier at Work."},"content":{"rendered":"<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you gel well with your bosses or managers at your workplace? Is there a good rapport between both of you? Well, managing up is the idea of effectively building a good relationship with your supervisors. Check out the article to learn the ropes of the trade and stay happy at work.<\/span><\/i><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69ec07bb50cba\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69ec07bb50cba\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/managing-up-will-make-you-happier-at-work\/#Managing_Up_Will_Make_You_Happier_at_Work_Here%E2%80%99s_What_It_Looks_Like\" title=\"Managing Up Will Make You Happier at Work. Here\u2019s What It Looks Like.\">Managing Up Will Make You Happier at Work. Here\u2019s What It Looks Like.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/managing-up-will-make-you-happier-at-work\/#What_is_Manage_Up_or_Manage_Upwards\" title=\"What is Manage Up or Manage Upwards?\">What is Manage Up or Manage Upwards?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/managing-up-will-make-you-happier-at-work\/#Effective_ways_to_manage_up\" title=\"Effective ways to manage up\">Effective ways to manage up<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/managing-up-will-make-you-happier-at-work\/#Be_aware_of_workplace_priorities\" title=\"Be aware of workplace priorities\">Be aware of workplace priorities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/managing-up-will-make-you-happier-at-work\/#Be_transparent_with_your_manager\" title=\"Be transparent with your manager\">Be transparent with your manager<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/managing-up-will-make-you-happier-at-work\/#Be_clear_and_concise_in_messages\" title=\"Be clear and concise in messages\">Be clear and concise in messages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/managing-up-will-make-you-happier-at-work\/#Conduct_thorough_research_before_presenting_an_idea\" title=\"Conduct thorough research before presenting an idea\">Conduct thorough research before presenting an idea<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/managing-up-will-make-you-happier-at-work\/#Balance_your_conversations_on_work-life_balance\" title=\"Balance your conversations on work-life balance\">Balance your conversations on work-life balance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/managing-up-will-make-you-happier-at-work\/#Wrapping_up\" title=\"Wrapping up\">Wrapping up<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/managing-up-will-make-you-happier-at-work\/#About_the_Author\" title=\"About the Author\">About the Author<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Managing_Up_Will_Make_You_Happier_at_Work_Here%E2%80%99s_What_It_Looks_Like\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing Up Will Make You Happier at Work. Here\u2019s What It Looks Like.<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quite often, in a workplace, employees feel disillusioned when they fail to understand the expectations of the managers. This creates challenges for the team as a whole in the long term. This is where the idea of managing up comes into the picture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article delves into what is managing up, effective ways to manage up, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, let\u2019s get started.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Manage_Up_or_Manage_Upwards\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Manage Up or Manage Upwards?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In essence, managing up refers to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/things-your-manager-doesnt-tell-you\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">understanding your manager\u2019s habits, preferences,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> goals, and expectations and working in a way that helps them achieve the objectives. It means focusing on the tasks necessary for them and completing the assigned activities on time so that their goals are not hampered. In other words, managing up refers to changing your behaviors and practices at work in a way that is beneficial and works well for your managers and the organization as a whole.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Effective_ways_to_manage_up\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effective ways to manage up<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there are countless ways you could help your managers, some great ways to manage up include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_aware_of_workplace_priorities\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be aware of workplace priorities<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes you might have a wonderful idea to implement. However, the workplace situation may require the strategies suggested by one of the teammates to be executed. In such cases, you must emphasize workplace priorities and stall your ideas for the future. This indicates your regard and concern for the workplace\u2019s betterment.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_transparent_with_your_manager\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be transparent with your manager<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must be clear to your manager about your goals and areas of interest. That way, managers can ensure that they assign and allocate the appropriate tasks and responsibilities to you, which help your growth, and enable them to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/blog\/coaching-employee-performance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">coach you<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as well. This would be ideal for your career path and for the company itself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Be_clear_and_concise_in_messages\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be clear and concise in messages<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managers may be bombarded with lots of work every day, including meetings, emails to respond to, and more. In case you wish to convey something important to them, keep it simple and straight. Don\u2019t write a three-paragraph email that wastes their time and increases ambiguity. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2021\/08\/how-to-write-better-emails-at-work\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Write clear, crisp, and concise emails<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stating your problem\/concern in a few lines in simple language.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conduct_thorough_research_before_presenting_an_idea\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conduct thorough research before presenting an idea<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To present an idea to your manager, thoroughly research first. This will help you in case your manager has doubts or questions about the feasibility. You will have detailed answers and can address their concerns. That way, your manager could decide quickly whether the idea can be implemented.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Balance_your_conversations_on_work-life_balance\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balance your conversations on work-life balance<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides the professional areas, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deccanherald.com\/content\/415632\/spend-time-boss-feel-more.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">spend time with your managers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> discussing personal interests, as this would create a stronger and more positive relationship. An example is when you ask the manager about their work, you may also enquire about their family or how they spend the weekends.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_up\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrapping up<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing up is a vital philosophy that any employee needs to be conversant with. Adopt the ways outlined in the article to effectively manage up and build a long-lasting professional relationship with your managers<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_the_Author\"><\/span><strong><em>About the Author<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BCjobs.ca<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is Western Canada\u2019s largest job board, and host of \u201cInnovators\u201d a weekly <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/podcast.bcjobs.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">podcast<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> interviewing top recruiters in BC and across Canada. Check out our recent interview with Inga Jonsdottir, Engineering Manager at Wealthsimple (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/podcast\/81-wealthsimple-developing-an-engineering-career-in-fintech-25664295\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Podcast link<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and DataDome\u2019s Chief Marketing Officer, Aurelie Guerierri (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcjobs.ca\/podcast\/80-datadome-the-future-of-cybersecurity-25529508\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Podcast link).<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you gel well with your bosses or managers at your workplace? Is there a good rapport between both of you? Well, managing up is the idea of effectively building a good relationship with your supervisors. Check out the article to learn the ropes of the trade and stay happy at work. 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