{"id":10614,"date":"2022-11-18T19:37:08","date_gmt":"2022-11-18T19:37:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/managementcen1.wpengine.com\/?page_id=10614"},"modified":"2024-10-01T21:22:08","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T21:22:08","slug":"managing-up-sideways","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.managementcenter.org\/managing-up-sideways\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Up & Sideways"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
In this section, you’ll find tools and resources to help you build strong relationships and get better results when you manage up and sideways.<\/h6>\n\n\n
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Where to Start<\/h2>\n \n \n
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Using Sphere of Control to Build Resilience<\/a><\/h4>\n\n
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Sphere of control is a concept that helps people focus their precious time and energy on the things they can control so that they can make a greater impact where it matters most.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/i>4 min read <\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n \n

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Perspective-Taking for Stronger Relationships<\/a><\/h4>\n\n
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The more self-awareness and authentic consideration of others we cultivate, the better equipped we are to build and get better results, especially during moments of conflict, tension, and frustration. One key way to do this is through perspective-taking.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/i>5 min read <\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n \n

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Getting Aligned Worksheet<\/a><\/h4>\n\n
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Set yourself (or your team) up for success by getting aligned with your project lead or manager on priorities, expectations, resources, and check-in points along the way.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/i>2.5 min read <\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Additional Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n
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3 Strategic Mindsets for Middle Managers<\/a><\/h4>\n\n
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Middle managers, try out these three strategic mindsets for easing the squeeze between frontline staff and senior leadership.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/i>4.5 min read <\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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Managing Uncertainty: Strategies for Middle Managers<\/a><\/h4>\n\n
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Middle managers play a critical role. It\u2019s also not an easy job. If you’ve ever felt caught in the middle between your manager and your team, here are three strategies to get unstuck.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/i>7.5 min read <\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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Using Sphere of Control to Build Resilience<\/a><\/h4>\n\n
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Sphere of control is a concept that helps people focus their precious time and energy on the things they can control so that they can make a greater impact where it matters most.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/i>4 min read <\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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How to Manage Work Without Formal Authority<\/a><\/h4>\n\n
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Managing up and sideways can be tricky. Here are six tips for doing it well.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/i>7 min read <\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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Getting Aligned Worksheet<\/a><\/h4>\n\n
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Set yourself (or your team) up for success by getting aligned with your project lead or manager on priorities, expectations, resources, and check-in points along the way.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/i>2.5 min read <\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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Perspective-Taking for Stronger Relationships<\/a><\/h4>\n\n
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The more self-awareness and authentic consideration of others we cultivate, the better equipped we are to build and get better results, especially during moments of conflict, tension, and frustration. One key way to do this is through perspective-taking.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/i>5 min read <\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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Give Better Feedback with CSAW<\/a><\/h4>\n\n
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Working on a team requires great communication\u2014giving clear directions, aligning on expectations, and offering (and receiving) feedback that helps people grow. In this article, we share a simple framework for giving more and better feedback: CSAW.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/i>5 min read <\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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How to Give Feedback: The CSAW Framework<\/a><\/h4>\n\n
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Nervous about giving feedback? This worksheet will help you think about what you want to say and how to say it with CSAW (Connect, Share, Ask, Wrap up).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/i>2 min read <\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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Relationship Repair with a Reset Conversation (Worksheet)<\/a><\/h4>\n\n
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When conflict happens, connect with your teammate to find common ground, give and receive feedback, and determine a path forward together. Use this worksheet to organize your thoughts and prepare for a reset conversation<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/i>4 min read <\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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The Secret to Getting Replies to Your Emails<\/a><\/h4>\n\n
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The “one-minute email” is a simple tool for getting quicker responses. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/i>4 min read <\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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Division of Labor Samples<\/a><\/h4>\n\n
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A division of labor helps two or more people clarify which responsibilities each person holds. Here we share two samples.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/i>3 min read <\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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Use Slices to Delegate Effectively without Micromanaging<\/a><\/h4>\n\n
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A key component of the delegation cycle is finding strategic ways for the manager to stay engaged. This article helps managers and staff align on where to check in over the course of a project. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/i>1.5 min read <\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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C\u00f3mo dar retroalimentaci\u00f3n: Es estructura de CSAW<\/a><\/h4>\n\n
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\u00bfNervioso de dar retroalimentaci\u00f3n? Esta hoja de trabajo le ayudar\u00e1 a pensar en lo que quiere decir y en c\u00f3mo decirlo con CSAW (Conectar, Compartir, Preguntar, Concluir).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/i>2 min read <\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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Dar mejor retroalimentaci\u00f3n con CSAW<\/a><\/h4>\n\n
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Trabajar en un equipo requiere una gran comunicaci\u00f3n: dar instrucciones claras, alinear las expectativas y ofrecer (y recibir) comentarios que ayuden a las personas a crecer. En este art\u00edculo, compartimos un marco simple para dar m\u00e1s y mejor retroalimentaci\u00f3n: CSAW (Conectar, Compartir, Preguntar, Concluir).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/i>5.5 min read <\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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Alinearse: hoja de trabajo<\/a><\/h4>\n\n
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Prep\u00e1rese (o prepare a su equipo) para el \u00e9xito poni\u00e9ndose de acuerdo con su gerente o jefe de proyecto sobre las prioridades, las expectativas, los recursos y los puntos de control a lo largo del camino.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/i>2 min read <\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n <\/div>\n