Managing upwards is a skill and needs to be practised and refined. Participants will learn that a one size fits all style will not work. Managing upwards needs flexibility, creativeness and an understanding of human psychology.
How good are you at delegating?
Ask yourself the following:
- I delegate tasks upwards with confidence that they will be carried out.
- I make a list of tasks that I want to delegate.
- I believe delegating upwards saves the organisation resources.
- I communicate deadlines very clearly.
- I provide all necessary information to the person carrying out the task.
- I ensure the person has the resources to carry out the task.
- I clearly define the authority and responsibility of each person carrying out the task.
- I establish deadlines and milestones.
- I monitor progress and give feedback.
- I make sure I am available if a difficulty arises and help is required
- I communicate why the task has been delegated upwards
- I have a checklist.
- I work seamlessly with people I report to.
Your Managing Upwards program can be custom designed. The program provides participants with the practical techniques and tools to be better at managing upwards, thereby reorganising the workflow.
Would you like to attend this program?
For maximum effectiveness, this program is best conducted as an in-house program.
Ideal group size: 4 – 12 participants.
Venue: For your convenience, you can choose to conduct this program at your business premises. Alternatively, we can provide a training venue at a small additional cost.
Duration: This program can be adapted to meet your requirements.
Cost: Price on request.
Target Audience: Employees, Supervisors, Team Leaders and Senior Managers.
If you would like more information on this training program, please contact: Deborah Dear on 1300 323 752 or email: ddear@preftrain.com or contact us online today.
