4th Myth about Managing Up

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Myth #4: Protect your boss from your underlings, and vice versa.
By Geoffrey James Copyright CNET 2007

CONVENTIONAL WISDOM:
If your boss talks directly to your team members, information could be revealed that you’d rather keep under wraps

Why it’s a myth:
Attempting to control the flow of information inside today’s wired-up corporations is utterly pointless.

Try this instead:
Cue your underlings to reinforce the message you’re giving the boss.

Example:
“When the big boss asks what you’re doing, be sure to point out how well you’re supporting our group’s quarterly sales goal. She likes that kind of thing.”

4th Myth about Managing Up