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How to Effectively "Manage Up"

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Kevin Naughton Jr.
Oct 04, 2024
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One of the most valuable things you can learn throughout your software engineering career is to “manage up” effectively. For those new to the term, it’s defined as “a professional technique that involves developing a productive working relationship with your boss.”

I view it as developing the skills that make your manager’s life easier. If you can succes…

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