“Managing up” is a nuanced skill set that puts you in the driver’s seat of your career, while maximizing the value you deliver to your organization. It does not involve being inauthentic or changing who you are at work; but it does involve consciously and deliberately developing positive working relationships with those above you in the organizational structure. In this webinar, we’ll explore guidelines for communicating “up,” assessing style differences, engaging proactively, and handling challenging situations (and people) with diplomacy and poise.
Topics we’ll cover include:
- Guidelines for Communicating “Up”
- Building a Partnership
- Managing Differences in Style
- Anticipating Unarticulated Needs
- Managing Up Scenarios
Join us for this insightful webinar and learn how to take a more active role in shaping your working relationships with senior leaders. You’ll walk away with practical tools and strategies to help you navigate organizational dynamics, communicate with clarity, and build stronger, more effective partnerships with those in positions of authority. Whether you’re new to managing up or looking to refine your approach, this session will empower you to contribute more strategically—and confidently—to your organization’s success.
About the Presenter
Christa Kirby, VP of Talent Development and Global Practice Director for Management and Leadership at Corporate Education Group
A licensed psychotherapist, Christa integrates her global experience as a mental health professional with her passion for holistically developing leaders and teams. For the last 25 years, she has been designing and delivering impactful learning experiences to companies, nonprofits, and non-governmental organizations all over the world.
Christa has also played a pivotal role in various national and global initiatives focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, civil society building, and conflict resolution. Her work has taken her across North America, throughout Western and Northern Europe, as well as to countries including Afghanistan, Bosnia, Croatia, Romania, Estonia, Ethiopia, India, and Singapore.
