Improving our Company Networking

Strategies to Improve our Company

NetworkGetting to Know your Boss’s Boss

Coach Roberto Licolicoreis@licoreis.com

Our network and relationship inside our company is critical to

our success.

The more we are known and respected by people above us, the better off we are

from a career standpoint.

And our boss’s boss, a person who knows the

scoop, knows the vision of the organization and its

strategy, is a good person to get to know.

Having our boss’s boss on our side increases the possibility that our promotion will be

approved or we will be considered for an important

project.

But connecting with our boss’s boss is not an easy task.

And based on that we have prepared some strategies to

help you to achieve such task.

Show enthusiasm

If your boss’s boss is giving a lunch talk or a town hall

meeting, go to it. Ask questions. Show that you care about your

company, ask information-based questions.

Find a common bond

It’s important to remember your boss’s boss is a human being, then find a way to connect on a human

level.Perhaps he’s a movie fan, an avid skier, or maybe he really enjoys

cooking.

Raise your profile

Just doing good work is not enough to get noticed by people higher up the

command chain.So make sure you’re not too heads-down or never claim credit for your ideas. You don’t want to suck up or

brag, but a little horn-tooting may be necessary.

Remember who’s is number 1

Having a good relationship with your boss’s boss is a

wonderful thing, but don’t prioritize it over the one you

should be developing with your manager.

Principles to Remember

Seize opportunities to touch base with your boss’s boss by asking information-based questions

Improve your visibility by suggesting new ideas or volunteering for a cross-functional team

Pass on compliments you receive from customers and colleagues to your manager. Your boss will likely send the kudos up the chain of command.

Principles to Remember

Don’t forget that your boss’s boss is a human being. Try to find something in common.

Don’t be blasé. Show your value to your boss’s boss by being present and engaged in your organization.

Don’t neglect your primary work relationship. Your supervisor still has the greatest influence over your career.

LRCL – Business Services ConsultingRoberto Lico – licoreis@licoreis.com

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