Managing Up

Overview:

The term ‘managing up’ means consciously working with your boss to obtain the best possible results for you, your boss and your organization. To accomplish this one has to have self-awareness and an understanding of the communication preferences of your boss, the challenges he/she faces, approach to decision making, how recognition is given, etc. In this session we’ll explore these topics and consider opportunities to improve the working relationship between you and your boss. Even a strong working relationship can benefit from the information that will be presented.

Objectives

• Assess how you and your boss are similar and different in your work styles.
• Discuss how those style differences may provide an opportunity for improvement.

CE’s: NHA & SW

Presenter:

Mary Sand, PhD, President/Owner, Sand Consulting

Mary Sand, PhD is a proven leader with more than 35 years of professional experience in healthcare, nonprofit organizations and higher education. She began her healthcare career as a physical therapist and over the years held various administrative and leadership positions. Mary had the privilege of leading teams in a variety of settings including hospitals, clinics, long term care, and a healthcare system. Recently Mary launched her own consulting business focusing on facilitation, strategy implementation and physician leadership development. After living and working in South Dakota for many years, Mary recently moved to Omaha, NE to launch Sand Consulting.

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$49 for Non-Members: Click here to register.