The Amity Institute of Training & Development (AITD)'s Managing Upwards Program provides upward management skills and training to engage in workplace management, improve communications, and link work to leaders' expectations. The programme delivers real-world tactics to manage up and across the organisation, enabling trainees to build influence, become visible, and contribute value to the organisation. Trainees will define what managing upwards is, know how to manage upwards strategically, and discover actual managing upwards examples to apply in their work to create best practices.
- Comprehend managing upwards meaning and its contribution towards career success and organizational success.
- Know how to manage upwards and develop effective communications and cooperation with senior leaders.
- Discover managing upwards examples and case studies to foster practical approaches.
- Master upward management skills to influence, gain influence, and acquire leadership support towards initiatives.
- Recognize managing up and across and developing sound professional relationships across departmental boundaries towards effective teamwork.
- Develop managing-upwards skills to combat workplace challenges and align with the goals of leaders.
The Managing Upwards Program is designed to offer both the theoretical foundation and practical application. Utilising the case study method, role play, and leaders' insights, participants will learn to have greater confidence in being able to manage upwards and in creating solid working relationships.
The programme covers:
What is managing upwards? Understanding the idea and how it contributes to career and workplace success.
How to Manage Upwards at Work: Best practices for aligning with leadership expectations, communication, and trust-building.
Managing Up and Across: How to build relationships with managers and colleagues across departments.
Upward Management Skills: How to anticipate leadership needs, offer solutions, and demonstrate initiative.
Managing Upwards Examples: Real-life case studies of successful strategies in different work settings.
Developing Managing Upwards Skills: Practical exercises and self-assessment to build communication, adaptability, and strategic thinking skills.
What You'll Learn?
- Know what managing upwards is and how it contributes to professional development
- Learn how to manage upwards by anticipating leadership priorities and expectations.
- Develop effective upward management skills to gain influence and leadership support.
- Learn managing upwards examples to implement proven strategies in the workplace.
- Gain insights into managing up and across, building collaboration and alignment with multiple teams.
- Gain confidence in handling workplace dynamics and establishing productive relationships with senior leadership.
Program Benefits for Your Organisation
The Managing Upwards Programme equips trainees with necessary skills to enhance their professional impact and organisation growth. Key benefits are:
- Stronger Workplace Relationships: Learn to establish and maintain trust and effective communication with leadership.
- Career Advancement: Gain visibility, demonstrate initiative, and position yourself for leadership positions.
- Increased Influence: Develop managing upwards skills to make meaningful contributions to decision-making.
- Improved Team Collaboration: Apply managing up and across strategies to work harmoniously across departments.
- Improved Problem-Solving: Learn to anticipate and proactively address challenges encountered by leadership.
- Improved Communication: Master the art of presenting ideas, providing updates, and aligning with management expectations.
