No matter how well you and your manager work together, never take the relationship for granted. Ripples can always surface, so you want to be able to smooth them out quickly. Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of your relationship every few months can help reveal the not-so-obvious problems that fester when neglected. Ask yourself:
- Do I understand my manager’s expectations for me?
- Is my manager aware of which resources I need to meet those expectations?
- Am I reliably meeting my commitments?
- How much does my boss know about what I’ve been doing for the past few months?
- How well do my manager and I get along on a daily basis? Do we trust each other?
- Do I back up my boss when I talk to others about her and execute her goals?
- What could I do to support my manager more effectively?
Adapted from “Managing Up (20-Minute Manager).”
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