Career Development · Self-paced course
Managing Up & Stakeholders
Build productive relationships with your manager and stakeholders by understanding priorities, communicating clearly and handling disagreement well.
$350
One-time payment · Self-paced course · 6 modules · 18 lessons
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What this is
Doing good work is only part of succeeding at work; the people above and around you need to understand it, trust it and support it. This course teaches practical skills for managing up and managing stakeholders. You will learn to understand your manager's priorities and style, agree expectations, give useful updates, ask for help and resources, disagree constructively and map stakeholders on projects. You finish with a stakeholder map and a communication plan for your current role or project.
You work through it at your own pace, lesson by lesson, applying each exercise to your own situation. It does not promise a job offer, promotion or pay rise; outcomes depend on your field, your experience and the employers you approach.
What you will be able to do
- Understand your manager's goals, pressures and preferred working style
- Agree expectations and success measures early
- Write concise status updates that build trust
- Ask for decisions, resources and feedback effectively
- Disagree and push back constructively
The curriculum
What Managing Up Means
- A Working Relationship
- Shared Goals
- Your Responsibilities
Understanding Your Manager
- Working Style
- Pressures They Face
- Asking About Preferences
Setting Expectations
- Agreeing Priorities
- Clarifying Success
- Capacity Conversations
Communicating Upward
- Concise Updates
- Bringing Problems With Options
- Making Your Work Visible
Constructive Disagreement
- When to Disagree
- Disagreeing Respectfully
- Committing After a Decision
Stakeholder Management
- Mapping Stakeholders
- Tailoring Communication
- Building Trust Over Time
This is for you if…
- You work with managers or stakeholders who are hard to read
- You want clearer updates and fewer surprises
- You want to raise problems and disagree well
- You want your work and progress to be visible
What you get
- 6 modules and 18 lessons, self-paced
- A short practical exercise at the end of every lesson
- A free preview lesson so you can check the format before you buy
- Access in your CourseVu account after a one-time payment
- A clear, ordered path from the fundamentals to applying the skill in your own work
Questions
Do I need any experience to start?
Individual contributors, team leads and project managers who want smoother relationships with managers and cross-functional partners. It is useful in any industry and at any stage of your career.
How long does it take?
It is self-paced. There are 6 modules and 18 lessons, and you can move through them as quickly or slowly as suits you.
Can I see a lesson before I buy?
Yes. Use the "Read a free preview lesson" button to open a full lesson from the course before you enroll.
Does this promise income or business results?
No. It does not promise a job offer, promotion or pay rise; outcomes depend on your field, your experience and the employers you approach.
Does this include a certification or credential?
No. This is a practical skills course for your own learning. It does not award a certification, licence or professional credential.
Educational content only. No income, revenue or earnings results are promised or implied. What you get out of this depends entirely on your own effort, circumstances and market. Earnings disclaimer.