Example: Managing upward

Client: confidential

 

The Personal Challenge

The young executive was outgrowing his boss and mentor who didn't want him to move on.  Stepping outside of the shadow of the senior executive risked political consequences.

Issues addressed

  • Having the hard conversations 
  • Taking a stand in the face of power
  • Organizational politics
  • Negotiating departure 

Results

After some serious soul searching the young executive realized that he didn't have to move outside the shadow of his boss, but merely had to stand up to him. After having some hard conversations, he was able to collaborate with his boss while moving forward in his own career.