How to Manage Your Manager – 21 Top Tips
Remember its a symbiotic relationship
Set healthy boundaries
Know their preferences
Match their communication style
In-fill their weaknesses
Make them look great
Hold regular briefings
Proactively use executive summaries
Agree common goals
Set regularly reviewed KPIs
Seek approvals by exception
Learn to say the right kind of no
Present solutions not problems
Everything evidence based
Never ever make excuses, proactively take accountability
Sell your essential specialism
Go one step beyond
Be the easiest employee to manage
Practice positive reinforcement
Compliment them in public
Suggest 360 degree reviews

You aren’t necessarily after their job, a promotion, or even another role in the organisation – so relax and grow your professional portfolio