We’d all love for our bosses to be connected and knowledgeable inside our organizations. An in-the-loop manager can give direct reports timely and accurate information, introductions to important people, appropriate guidance on projects, and, in best-case scenarios, a leg up in their careers.
Unfortunately, some bosses lack political aptitude and networks, while others are missing competencies that should be required of their higher position on the company ladder. Whatever your manager’s standing, you need to protect yourself and your reputation by making sure you’re progressing. When your supervisor is too out of the loop to help you navigate a work situation, try these three techniques.
