Managing Up The challenge of managing superiors managers

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Managing Up The challenge of managing superiors, managers, and professionals who outrank you

Managing Up The challenge of managing superiors, managers, and professionals who outrank you

Types of Opportunities Crisis Routine Ad Hoc

Types of Opportunities Crisis Routine Ad Hoc

Crisis Opportunities

Crisis Opportunities

Hurricane Katrina • Emergency Management Plan • Sheltering vs. Housing • Change in plan/mission

Hurricane Katrina • Emergency Management Plan • Sheltering vs. Housing • Change in plan/mission • New Roles • New Responsibilities • Agency Coordination – FEMA, State, County, Cities • Community Coordination – nonprofits & faith based • Resources – cross departmental team • Organizational commitment – money & resources

Routine Opportunities

Routine Opportunities

Legislative Sessions • Typical state session more than 6, 000 bills • Typical state

Legislative Sessions • Typical state session more than 6, 000 bills • Typical state session more than 1, 500 city bills • Organizational impact • Every department • Time consuming • Detailed analysis • Working with elected officials at all levels • Macro & micro views of the organization

Ad Hoc Opportunities

Ad Hoc Opportunities

Interim Assignments • City of Kilgore - City Manager • Limited time frame •

Interim Assignments • City of Kilgore - City Manager • Limited time frame • Working with Elected Officials • Dual Roles • Immersion • 3 assignments/cities • Meaningful projects/progress • Management at the next • Commitment/Risk level

Tips for Success • Actively listen for opportunities • Always volunteer and say Yes!

Tips for Success • Actively listen for opportunities • Always volunteer and say Yes! • Be professional • Assess, reassess some more • Seek input but don’t be needy • Know your place • Get feedback

Questions ?

Questions ?

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