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Step 4
Think about the following:
How well does all this fit with what you currently know about your line manager and
yourself?
What are the implications of all this for your line manager and yourself, and your team
and yourself? What can you learn here?
What problems/difficulties can you anticipate given this information? What can you do
differently to improve your relationship?
Now decide on three actionable steps to improve your relationship with your line
manager. Specify a timeframe. Describe what you see as the specific measurable
outcomes.
What will I do? By when? What will be the measurable
outcomes of this action?
Reference
Gabarro, J. J., & Kotter, J. P. (2005/1980). Managing your boss. Harvard Business Review, 83(1),
92-99.
