What if you could communicate more effectively with senior leaders—and advance your ideas, your team’s work, and your own career in the process? Managing up is a crucial skill for mid-level managers, but it’s rarely taught. In this interactive session, we’ll demystify the dynamics of managing up and offer concrete tools for building productive, trust-based relationships with senior leadership. You’ll learn how to navigate ambiguity, communicate with clarity, and contribute strategically to organizational goals. 

Participants will: 

• Practice ways to clarify priorities and expectations when instructions are vague or shifting 
• Explore techniques for raising concerns and offering feedback in a constructive, upward-facing way 
• Learn how to propose new ideas so they align with leadership’s interests and vision
• Reflect on how managing up can support your own visibility, leadership presence, and growth trajectory 

By the end of the session, you’ll walk away with practical strategies—and greater confidence—for engaging senior leaders with intention, integrity, and influence.