Quick Reference: Manager Role Boundaries
Recall the manager boundary between support, adjustment, referral, and diagnosis.
battlecard comparison What can a manager ask after disclosure? Ask about work impact, support needs, priority changes, and whether the employee wants a formal resource channel. You need job-relevant information, not medical proof. Support vs treatment Managers support work conditions and access to resources. "Can you keep this just between us?" Can you keep this just between us? Your line "I will be discreet and only share need-to-know work information, but I cannot promise secrecy if safety or formal obligations are involved." Absolute secrecy can block safety and create betrayal later. Honest limits are more trustworthy than impossible promises. CARE…
Sign up free — one personalized lesson every day, matched to your role and goals.
Already have an account? Sign in