| | JULY 2024MANAGEHRMAGAZINE.COM8In MyOpinionMASTERING MANAGING UP: THE WHAT, WHY, AND HOW OF LEADING FROM BELOWBy Juliann Brown, Vice President Talent Management and Development, Pep BoysWhat is Managing Up?In the realm of workplace dynamics, there's a timeless adage: "Employees don't leave jobs; they leave managers." Yet, what if there existed a paradigm where employees not only followed their leaders but actively shaped their leadership? This is the essence of managing up ­ a practice that places the employee in the driver's seat of their professional relationship with their manager.Just a caveat, managing up is not the answer to poor management, but it can allow you to proactively build a successful and collaborative relationship.Managing up is more than just following the leader; it's actively participating in shaping the relationship with your manager. It involves understanding your strengths and weaknesses and taking ownership of your role in the dynamic. Managing up signifies initiative, proactivity, and forward-thinking, reflecting an employee's commitment to partnership in the workplace.Consider this scenario: Erin, a dedicated project manager, spends weeks meticulously creating a presentation for the department's quarterly review. She incorporates extensive research, refines every detail, and presents her work with
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