Flashcards: Five Upward-Communication Lines
Recall five practical managing-up phrases for common boss conversations.
What is one line you can use to clarify a vague manager request? What does done look like, what decision is needed, and when do you want the next update? This turns a task into an expectation contract before effort begins. What line surfaces a priority collision without sounding resistant? "I can do this, and it will trade off with the Friday board update. Which should I protect first?" This gives your boss a real choice instead of a hidden miss. What line escalates risk with ownership? "Here is the risk, the impact, three options, and my recommendation." This is…
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