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What this topic is really about
This is the “home base” for Managing Up. Over time, this page gets deeper: frameworks, scripts, templates, and the mistakes that cost you reputation. For now, start with the posts above.
Topic
Managing Up
1:1s, expectations, alignment, and the habits that make your manager trust you.
Posts
Manager 1:1 agenda (the one that makes you look prepared)
A clean weekly 1:1 structure: updates, blockers, decisions, and growth — without rambling.
Status update template: the 6-line update that buys you trust
A short weekly status update you can send in Slack/email that prevents surprises and keeps you aligned.
Week 1 Checklist: how to look competent in your first 7 days
A simple plan for your first week: relationships, clarity, and one small win.
The secret sauce to 1:1 meetings (make every session a win-win)
A practical 1:1 system: agenda, scripts, and follow-ups that build trust in your first 90 days.