Most leadership training focuses on leading downstream, with the goal of eventually advancing to an executive role. Few people get to be “top dog” in their organization. So, nearly every worker will spend their entire career leading up, even while serving in a leadership role. Learn the skills and tactics needed to develop an effective working relationship with your boss and other superiors. Gain the credibility and support necessary to get things done and advance professionally.
Learning Objectives
Build unwavering trust to gain credibility with your boss. Adjust your communication style and preferences. Advance your boss’s agenda to ensure key priorities are met. Enable your team to lead up to you.
Major Topics
The consequences of upward leadership failure. Building credibility with your boss, Serving multiple bosses. Making the business case for your ideas.
