Here's how you can make sure your boss recognizes your contributions and effectively manage up.

Put yourself in your boss's shoes and you'll get the right answers. Strategies that have worked for me: 1. Be intuitive, know your boss's next move 2. Prioritise tasks that align with your performance manager's expectations 3. Accept feedback constructively 4. A little risky one - be candid and reveal your true self 5. Think and act out of the box; identify your own niche It's important for your boss to know what matters to you and what bothers you.

Create a report for each initiative you’ve conceptualized and managed. Then prepare a case study presentation with the company’s previous challenges and impact of your efforts. This visual illustration, side by side with numbers, will clearly show the scale of your achievements in a nutshell.

From my personal experience, nothing works better than actually voicing your contributions (aka dropping a note about them in a Slack channel, for example). Also, do mention them at your 1-2-1 meetings. It often works that some contributions, unless they really stand out, remain unnoticed, so it's your job to make them visible:)

A great way to do this is schedule quarterly reviews: 1) build the presentations from a consistent format 2) store them in a shared location 3) schedule the reviews for the same period each quarter (e.g. third Thursday following the end of the quarter) 4) schedule out for the entire year (before everyone else grabs the real estate on the calendar) 5) record the calls for future reference Consistency here is key.

Creating weekly or monthly written updates that you share is important. Let data do the talking. Use metrics and demonstrate alignment to the company's goals to showcase your work. And give your team members credit too. Not only will you demonstrate your value, but you will also show your boss that you understand team work. As a bonus, these reports will also help you at annual review time because you'll have a record of all your successes and the metrics to back them up.

Regularly update your boss on your progress, projects, and achievements in a clear and concise manner. Communicate your goals, challenges, and successes effectively to ensure your boss is aware of your contributions.

Effective Communication is key here. You must provide regular updates on your progress. This can be through weekly or bi-weekly reports, email updates, or quick chat messages. Ensure that these updates are clear and concise. Log your work regularly and do not hesitate to ask for feedback. Ask questions - no matter how dumb they may sound; it shows your participation and your manager knows you were attentive during all those boring meetings. In case, you have a bad manager and can't resign, I suggest keeping his manager/HR in the loop. Don't let your efforts go to waste!

When working on effective communication, one of the best things you can do is to have a conversation with your boss about how they like to get updates. So, when you think of tailoring your approach to match their communication style, instead of the 'observe, mirror, iterate,' just have a quick conversation with them about it. Bring something to the table because believe it or not, they may not have been asked this question before. Focus on 'how,' frequency, and medium. For example, you can propose bullets tied to specific KPIs or perhaps a short narrative. Then, propose a frequency and medium (1/week, email; 1/week, Slack, etc.). Follow through and then make it a point to ask how your boss is liking the update process after 30 days.

Here are some simple hacks to align your KPIs/Goals with the company objectives or the KPIs of your boss: Proactive Communication: Regularly update your supervisor on your progress and how it aligns with their goals. This not only keeps them informed but also shows your commitment to the bigger picture. Strategic Planning: Integrate your boss’s objectives into your project plans. This ensures that your efforts are always contributing to the broader organizational goals. Feedback Loop: Create a solid feedback loop where you regularly seek and act on feedback. This helps you stay aligned with expectations and continuously improve.

Not only goals but the alignment of many other things are required to achieve the desired results and have the least conflict. The clear delegation/assignment of tasks will result in clear recognition of contribution. Transparency in work culture and open communication give clarity and also contribute to better management. As the projects/quarters get completed proper reports should be prepared to discuss the contributions and outcomes.

Achieving joint goals, plans, and strategies is a very difficult, complex, and time-consuming task. In the company I work for, I have a weekly exclusive meeting with the managers. At first, they paid little attention to these meetings, but over time they realized that their presence helps to form a common time and coordinated and aligned actions. I don't claim that we are successful at all, but we were able to understand each other's words to a great extent and face less challenges.

It’s always good to ask your manager: “What would success look like for me in this role”? Or “What do you expect from me over this year?” Try to get measurable targets and information that you can action. This will give you goals that you can work towards reporting on to your manager in regular catch ups. Be prepared to be agile and pivot when needed. But it’s really important to show that you’re eager to know what goals your boss expects from you, and that you’re working towards them.

What makes your boss look good to their boss? What makes your company look good to your clients? Think of that impact, find the metrics that prove it, track, share.

Presenting well-thought-out solutions shows you demonstrate initiative, critical thinking, and a proactive attitude. This makes your boss's job easier and showcases your problem-solving skills and commitment to the team's success. When you consistently bring solutions to the table, you become a trusted resource, building a positive relationship and making it clear that you're invested in the organization.

Instead of merely escalating problems and waiting for managerial intervention, being a leader, I encouraged team members to actively seek and propose solutions that align with the current scenario. This approach not only cultivated their problem-solving skills but also built their confidence in making independent decisions. By guiding the team through the initial stages of identifying appropriate solutions, I enabled them to prepare for future roles. A manager's job extends beyond ensuring that their function performs well; it is also about developing the team to be self-sufficient and building the capability of stepping into leadership positions themselves.

Un punto neurálgico en toda actividad laboral es ser agente de soluciones y para que exista esto se puede realizar : Reuniones de trabajo con el equipo de la organización . En estas reuniones, se pueden generar ideas a través de lluvias ☔️de ideas o mapas mentales que permitan crear ideas que apoyen en la resolución de problemas organizacionales. Es ahí cuando surgen soluciones creativas, ya que además de fomentar el trabajo en equipo, se ofrecen soluciones organizacionales con diferentes puntos de vista.

Always strive to offer constructive solutions rather than just providing criticism without a way forward. Present your suggestions elegantly, offering perspectives that may not have been considered, and support your viewpoints with strong, well-reasoned arguments.

Be proactive in identifying and solving problems or challenges within your role or projects. Present solutions or alternative approaches to address issues, and demonstrate your ability to take initiative and add value to the organization.

Be specific about the feedback you're looking for. Remind them what skills you're actively working to develop right now, what you've been trying to put into practice, and ask for their perspective on how you're doing. You'll get more actionable feedback if you can keep the conversation focused!

Feedback only helps us grow in our careers. Never be afraid of constructive criticism. If your boss does not give this to you, don't be afraid to ask for it!

I completely agree! Seeking feedback has been instrumental in my growth as a content manager. By actively asking for input, I've been able to refine my skills, align my work with company goals, and demonstrate my commitment to excellence. Thank you for highlighting the importance of feedback in personal and professional development!

Asking for feedback or follow-up is important. It mainly shows that you are aligned and tracking everything at your end which is a good thing when you are at work and shows your interest in the tasks.

It is about motivating self to keep exceeding the own's performance benchmark. If you are driven by purpose and passion then it will automatically reflect in your work and you are bound to attract attention and opinion. Who doesn't want to give advice?

It only takes one person who believes in you to make a real difference. Seek out a mentor within your company who can provide guidance, support, and valuable insights into navigating office dynamics. Choose someone who has successfully managed their career and can offer practical advice tailored to your specific role. A good mentor not only helps you grow but also advocates for you, boosting your visibility with senior management. Remember, finding that one person who believes in you can transform your professional journey.

En un mundo tan interconectado, las relaciones son clave. Cada relación nos deja un aprendizaje, bueno o malo. El punto está en saber gestionarlo. Si en ese camino tenemos un mentor que nos ayude, es probable que sean más los éxitos que los fracasos. Para hallar a ese mentor debemos considerar un factor elemental: intereses similares. Si no los tenemos, allí probablemente no es.

Ser mentorado é ter alguém mais experiente para te ensinar o que ele já fez várias vezes na vida, tanto profissional quanto pessoal. Por isso é importante escolher um mentor pela sua história e capacitação e não só por ser o mais legal ou divertido. Vale investigar o legado e o quanto você está disposto a aprender.

A Mentoria contribui para o autoconhecimento e crescimento pessoal. Visto que um líder experiente pode te conduzir com bons feedbacks, potencializando seus talentos, contribuindo para a descoberta de novos talentos e desenvolvendo novas habilidades. Assim, pode te colocar em evidência, destacando a tua performance.

Ich weiß aus eigener Erfahrung, Qualität ist stark personenabhängig. Kennt ihr also Jemanden, der für Qualität von Content steht, versucht ein Mentoring oder eine regelmäßige Beratung einzuholen, so lernt ihr und steht irgendwann selbst für Qualität…

Not only should you raise your hands for high visibility projects or those crucial for achieving team goals but you should celebrate their successful completion. Boosting team morale on project completion is often underrated. Recognizing and celebrating these successes not only highlights your leadership but also shows genuine appreciation for the work put in by your team members.

To make sure your boss recognizes your contributions and manage up effectively, communicate regularly about your progress and achievements. Send concise updates highlighting key accomplishments and how they benefit the team or company. Be proactive in offering solutions to problems and take on new responsibilities. Show appreciation for your boss’s support and feedback, and align your goals with their priorities. Regular check-ins can keep you on the same page and demonstrate your commitment to the team’s success.

I'm sure there's a lot you can do to be recognized and rewarded for your efforts but I truly believe that the best way to establish value when it comes to apex leadership is simply by truly and completely giving your absolute best to everything. You can't have great results all the time, that'd be impossible. But you can always make great efforts. No amount of feedback, mentoring, communication or alignment will ever match up to sheer, undeterred loyalty to your own benchmarks when it comes to performance. Set them high and follow through no matter what it takes. Everything is eventually merely a matter of progression—if you can do one great thing now, you can do ten great things in time. Keep at it :)

¿Cómo encajar en un nuevo trabajo? El truco es no encajar 🥴🤛 Bueno no es tanto como ser la oveja negra 🐑⚫, sino que hay que saber escuchar y dejarse enseñar, esto es algo que no todos hacen porque la mayoría prefiere sentir que lo sabe todo y se enfocan en demostrar que ellos son los mejores "los elegidos" y esto bloquea su integración real al equipo. Porque nadie quiere ser menos que otra persona, así que si tú permites que otros te aporten, se van a sentir cómodos contigo porque les das si valor y forjas el tuyo