Managing upwards

by Jonathan Coates

Would you like your staff to take more decisions on their own initiative? Would you in turn like to exercise more influence on your own boss? In this refreshing new book Dr. Coates questions the assumption that management is a downward process. He analyses what happens within the organization and sets out ways in which managers can encourage involvement and creativity. Using "real life" examples and case studies from three continents he shows how the necessary structures and attitudes can be developed - as well as the dangers of ignoring the problem. Among the issues he tackles are lateral relationships, the role of performance appraisal and the personal skills needed to make the new approach effective. This is a book for all managers who want to develop the full potential of their teams - and themselves. Could it be that managing upwards is actually the surest road to organizational success?