Managing upwards and sideways: bosses and peers

Which level is targeted at the end of the training course?

Intermediate

How long does the training course last?

At the client's discretion

Depending on the group's needs, the duration can vary: minimum 90 minutes (for the basics, with limited interactivity), maximum a full day (with role-playing, concrete applications, and group work).

In which language(s) is the training course taught?

DE EN FR

When will the next session take place?

Contact the training provider

Who is organising this training course?

I am a trilingual Learning Professional located in Luxembourg, with 30 years of experience and a proven track record in industry, academia and consulting. My observation is that technical skills get people hired, but the so-called soft-skills are what allows them to develop their maximum impact. My conviction is that people skills and managerial skills are learnable and teachable. My passion is making breakthrough learning happen through enjoyable training sessions and professional coaching.

What are the aims or the skills being targeted?

This session will equip you to get better at:

Establishing a productive relationship with your boss
Building alliances and staying in the loop with your peers
Surviving and navigating office politics

What does the training course cover?

Professional success depends on effective relationships with bosses, peers, and stakeholders over whom we have little formal authority. Managing upwards and sideways requires empathy, credibility, communication, and influence. These skills help people cooperate successfully across organizational boundaries. Managing upwards and sideways is increasingly important in matrix organizations, project environments and cross-functional work.