1st Myth about Managing Up

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Myth #1: Always be in the office before your boss arrives
By Geoffrey James Copyright CNET 2007

CONVENTIONAL WISDOM:
If you’re even five minutes late, the boss will think you’re a slacker.

Why it’s a myth:
In an age of flex time, telecommuting, Blackberries, and instant messages, bosses care more about whether you’re getting the job done than whether you’re warming your seat.

Try this instead:
Make sure the boss knows you’re putting in extra hours at home or on the road, both by maintaining a rapid-response email or instant message presence, and by hinting at when you’re putting in those extra hours.

Example:
“I had to work over the weekend on this report, but I think you’ll agree the extra effort was worth it.”

1st Myth about Managing Up