by Forbes Coaches Council

Most employees forget that it’s not just their boss who is managing them — they are also managing their boss. This doesn’t mean manipulating your boss. Rather, it means building a two-way relationship in order to best accomplish shared goals as a team.

When you manage this dynamic well, you create the groundwork for future success and career progression. Likewise, you’ll be more engaged at work, produce better results, and develop your own skills faster.

So, what does successfully managing your relationship with your boss look like? Forbes Coaches Council members explain below:

  1. Manage Up Through Trust
  2. Make Their Life Easy
  3. Understand Expectations
  4. Establish Boundaries
  5. Show You Are Dependable

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