Managing Up: Build a Positive Rapport with Your Boss

The Reason People Leave Their Jobs

Have you ever come across the saying "People don't quit their jobs, they quit their bosses"? This often holds true in the workplace. But why does it happen? The reason is often the lack of a healthy and fulfilling relationship with our superiors.

Importance of Building Relationships at Work

Establishing a strong relationship with one's manager requires deliberate effort. Surprisingly, there is a scarcity of formal or informal guidance on nurturing this crucial bond. This course aims to address this gap by honestly tackling the question: "How can I effectively manage my relationship with my boss?"

My Professional Summary

With a total of 19 years of corporate experience and having worked under the leadership of 10 different supervisors, I have garnered extensive managerial expertise. Over the course of my career, I have overseen the management of at least 5 teams, developing a deep understanding of the importance of soft skills in the professional arena.

My Professional Mission

Recognizing the inherent challenge of mastering soft skills, I have dedicated myself to the task of training and coaching ambitious individuals in honing these vital career attributes.

My Professional Journey

Throughout my career, I have encountered my fair share of challenges, particularly in my relationship with a Director to whom I reported as a Manager for over 5 years. The initial phase of our professional dynamic was tumultuous, characterized by moments of frustration and a sense of being overlooked. Despite occasional disagreements, I persevered, recognizing the value of my superior's managerial prowess and business acumen.

My Turning Point

Taking a reflective approach, I closely observed my colleagues who enjoyed a positive rapport with our Director, enabling me to gradually improve the dynamics of our relationship. Subsequently, our professional alliance flourished, leading to mutual success. This evolution culminated in my facilitation of numerous impactful initiatives for my superior, resulting in consecutive promotions and heightened visibility within the organization.

Professional Development

Drawing from the valuable insights gleaned from this pivotal experience, I have meticulously structured a course that encapsulates proven best practices, aimed at fostering effective relationships with superiors, thus empowering professionals to navigate the corporate landscape with finesse.

Your Mission Objective

Your mission, should you decide to accept it, is to cultivate a fulfilling and positive relationship with your supervisor.

Your Initial Step

Your primary objective is to devise a strategy for this mission. By utilizing the key principles and techniques provided in this course, you will be fully equipped to achieve this goal.

By embracing the mission and adhering to the devised strategy, success is assured for you. While you will be responsible for executing the plan and navigating the journey, I am committed to supporting your progress. Therefore, I will continue to provide assistance beyond this course until your mission is accomplished.

Your Future Awaits

Envision yourself engaging in the following activities 90 days from now:

• Minimize unnecessary conflicts and foster a harmonious relationship with your manager
• Demonstrate accountability and present yourself as a highly reliable team member to your supervisor
• Embrace your manager as a mentor and establish a partnership for your career growth
• Take on significant responsibilities in tandem with your boss for your role and department

Completing this 45-minute course is a substantial step towards a promising future!

Course Breakdown

The course comprises 5 sections:

1. Introduction
2. Three sections dedicated to the 3 Golden Rules
3. Closure section

Within these sections, there are a total of 24 lectures, each lasting no longer than 3 minutes. The lectures incorporate examples, case studies, video clips, and most importantly, individual exercises essential for devising a strategic plan for your goals.

Dealing with a Challenging Boss

Are you dealing with a difficult boss who displays narcissistic tendencies? I'm sorry to hear that. This course was not created with such bosses in mind, as I don't want to set unrealistic expectations for you. The concepts in this course aim to transform a distant relationship with your manager into a positive one, and even to elevate a neutral relationship to an excellent one. If you're uncertain about your boss, this course could serve as a helpful starting point.

Course Updates

This course was launched in June 2020 and encompasses three established management strategies, presented as the 3 Golden Rules for improving relationships and advancing your career. These rules are accompanied by various easily understandable soft skills that can be incorporated into your daily routine. I am fully dedicated to continually updating the course based on direct student feedback and inquiries. Therefore, you will always have access to the latest content at no additional cost. Once you purchase this course, you'll have lifetime access to both the content and the Q&A section.

Addressing Your Questions

Recognizing that every individual faces unique challenges in their work environment, it is natural to have questions about the principles and techniques outlined in the course. I strongly encourage you to ask any questions you may have. I am committed to providing comprehensive support and will respond to your questions within one working day. With my guidance, you can feel assured in applying the strategies even after completing the course.

I genuinely appreciate your interest in learning and self improvement. I look forward to having you on the course!

All working professionals, young professionals, beginners in corporate career.

1. I have really enjoyed the content of the course. Viraj is has explained the nuances and finer personality traits of the managers/bosses quite well ~ Anupama B
2. I have worked in IT industry and also in teaching. As per my experience this course is not only to manage your boss but also for effective soft skill communications. Q & A at the end of each module and also the videos in between, made the session interactive. This course will surely help corporate freshers to manage their boss ~ Deepali B
3. Honestly, these are some of the most basic things which people and rethink and initiate in their lives. Changing jobs doesn’t guarantee a better boss. Good job Viraj! Keep rocking ~ Alisha B
4. It was a good refresher ! With more than 20 years of work experience, these rules are mostly common knowledge but happy to have go through a reinforcement of these key principles again ~ S Bhattacharya
5. Wish I had this information with me earlier in my career. But better late than never. I will recommend this course to my friends & colleagues. Thanks! ~ K Khandalkar
6. Absolutely, it exceeded what I thought I would learn. I enjoyed learning all the various types of bosses that we've all experienced, and how to deal with them. This lecture comes with a lot of practical experience and back up material ~ S Almeida
7. I personally enjoyed this course. And also your way of explaining things at proper pace along with real life experiences helped me build a complete different perspective. I would surely recommend this to many of my colleagues as well ~ Disha D
8. It's engaging! The course is excellent starting point, once you have realized and accepted the situation, to get control of how to handle it well. the course describes the points which makes one effective and deal with situations which he/she can control. The videos and case studies made it better! ~ Ashish A
9. Exceptional Course a must take for all professionals! This course has helped me change my thought process and given a whole new perspective on improving my relationships with my manager better ~ Sameer S
10. The subject matter of the course was very relevant and very helpful time as I do struggle to effectively connect with the superiors sometimes. The personality styles mentioned in the course helped me understand what was lacking in my communications. I really like the way Viraj has broken down the topic into small bite sized clips that helps to grasp the concepts easily. I like the way Viraj has explained such important aspects of human psyche with so simply yet effectively. The examples that he has provided are also relatable. This course has helped me a lot. Hoping to attend more courses from Viraj ~ Himadri B
11. Super course. Trainer has made this very crucial aspect of professional life very easy. Also pace of the course is good and so as the resources shared ~ Vinayak K
12. I enjoyed the course and found it useful. The presentation is engaging and content relevant. I highly recommend it to new as well as seasoned employees. This course introduces the concept of managing your boss to an inexperienced professional and hands them a set of useful and practical tools to manage their boss. To an experienced professional this course is a concise reminder of key rules of managing your boss ~ Jovita
13. I've attended Viraj's sessions live, and I must say that he's an excellent tutor. His way of solving complex behavioural issues in corporate arena is unparalled. He brings in an array of thoughts into approaching a problem from his vast experiences working wiith corporate powerhouses. This course perfectly illustrates the depth of his problem solving approach and ability. I'm sure the students will appreciate the online content as much as they vouch for the live mentoring sessions ~ Manan A
14. I really enjoyed your course, in particular the golden rules. They're easy to remember and well articulated. Thank you! ~ Deborah S

1. Develop mutually rewarding relationship with your boss and managers
2. Understand common styles managers follow and learn to avoid unnecessary friction
3. Communicate with your boss in a way that makes you reliable and dependable
4. Get your manager to mentor you in your career growth
5. Partnering and joint problem solving approach that helps both you and your boss grow!

1. During the course: Be open-minded - pls keep aside any prejudice you may have about your boss. Keep the big picture in mind - you are doing this for your career growth!
2. Strictly speaking, course requirements are: You, your strong desire to learn and hunger to grow - nothing else!
3. After the Course: Be courageous; put to use at least two of the many practices taught in the course.