Question

Having realistic expectations and thinking about the kind of manager you want to be, not forgetting to manage upward and sideways as well as downward, getting guidance from other managers, and resisting isolation is good advice for those who are __________.

Answer 1

Having realistic expectations and thinking about the kind of manager you want to be, not forgetting to manage upward and sideways as well as downward, getting guidance from other managers, and resisting isolation is good advice for those who are Transitioning upward in an organization.

Explanation:

• When done well, managing up makes your manager's (and your) job easier. Understanding the best way to communicate with your boss, demonstrating that you care, meeting performance goals and more, won't go unnoticed. Managing up can be especially important with a newly hired manager, or when you change teams.
• But, for those who do, there are some important steps to take to position themselves to step into these higher-level roles.

1. Yearning for Management Experience.
2. Let Your Interest be Known.
3. Seek Feedback to Help You Close Performance Gaps and Develop Key Skills.
4. Focus on Your Strengths.
5. Get Some Practice.
6. Think Big Picture.
7. Embrace the Mission.
8. Develop a Positive Relationship.
9. Understand His or Her Goals.
10. Anticipate His or Her Needs.
11. Never Let Him or Her Get Blindsided.

• It helps in Achieving Group Goals - It arranges the factors of production, assembles and organizes the resources, integrates the resources in effective manner to achieve goals. It directs group efforts towards achievement of pre-determined goals.