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About the Managing Upwards Program
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 program delivers real-world tactics to manage up and across the organization, enabling participants to build influence, become visible, and contribute value to the organization.
Participants 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.
Why This Training
Learn - Practice - Reflect - Share - Grow
Industry-Relevant Skills – Gain expertise tailored to real-world industry needs.
Expert-Led Training – Learn from top professionals and subject matter experts.
Career Advancement – Boost your career prospects with in-demand knowledge.
Practical Learning Approach – Hands-on training with real-case applications.
Flexible Learning Options – Online, offline, and hybrid formats available.
Global Recognition – Certification from a trusted and reputed institution.
Industry-Relevant Skills – Gain expertise tailored to real-world industry needs.
Expert-Led Training – Learn from top professionals and subject matter experts.
Career Advancement – Boost your career prospects with in-demand knowledge.
Practical Learning Approach – Hands-on training with real-case applications.
Flexible Learning Options – Online, offline, and hybrid formats available.
Global Recognition – Certification from a trusted and reputed institution.
Our Training Methodologies
Our experiential training methodology is based on systematic, theoretical analysis of the methods applied to the course content. Our methodologies include:
Course Objectives
After completing the Managing Upwards Program, participants are going to learn and acquire the following course objectives:
- 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.
Program Description
The Managing Upwards Program is designed to offer both the theoretical foundation and practical application. Utilizing 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 Program 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
The Managing Upwards Program equips participants with necessary skills to enhance their professional impact and career 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 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.
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What is managing upwards?
Managing upwards is effective working with and influencing top leaders by being aware of their goals, issues, and communications.
How do I manage upwards in the workplace?
Develop excellent communication skills, anticipate leadership needs, offer solutions, and connect your work with organizational priorities.
What are upward management skills?
They include strategic thinking, flexibility, effective communications, problem-solving, and having the ability to build trust with leadership.
Why is managing upwards important?
It helps professionals attain leadership support, career advancement, improve workplace relations, and work more effectively for company goals.
What are some managing upwards examples?
Examples include actively offering solutions to problems, connecting tasks to leadership priorities, and engaging in open and clear communications.