In any relationship, both parties must play their part to make it work well. If either the manager or staff member does not uphold their end of the relationship, then the other faces problems. This workshop helps you create a more productive relationship with your supervisor. It teaches you how to help your boss be a more effective manager and how you can get more satisfaction from your job. As a result, the organization can operate more effectively.

Performance Objectives: Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Recognize four different ways of interacting with your boss and the implication of each approach.
• Avoid delegating upward.
• Create an effective recommendation.
• Make sure you and your boss are working from the same set of priorities.
• Avoid being micromanaged.
• Influence your boss while allowing them to keep things under control.

Intended Audience: All audiences.