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Managing Up

When the Help You Get Isn't Helpful

Ron Ashkenas | Posted 04.17.2012 | Business
Read More: Time Management, Managing Up, Communication, Business News
Ron Ashkenas

Often people try to help but miss the mark. If you really want quality input, don't shrug your shoulders and walk away frustrated. Take the lead in getting the help you need.

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Why People Micromanage

Ron Ashkenas | Posted 01.22.2012 | Business
Read More: Organizational Culture, Managing People, Managing Up, Leadership, Business, Micromanagement, Business News
Ron Ashkenas

Over the past few decades I've worked with hundreds of managers, and many complain that they work for micromanagers. But strangely, I don't recall anyone who ever admitted to being one.

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Managing Up: Getting Your Higher-Ups To Pay Attention To You

Marshall Goldsmith | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Read More: Knowledge Workers, Influencing Up, Business Managing Up, Business, Managing Up, Upward Influences, Business Influencing Up, Healthy Living News
Marshall Goldsmith

How do you improve the odds of your boss taking your suggestions? These guidelines are intended to help you do a better job of influencing your upper management.

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