The Art of Managing Up — Workbook, Tools & Next Steps

Influence up. Download the free workbook managers use to influence up, align across, and lead down—so decisions move faster and escalations drop.

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Training on Managing Up (for organizations)

Turn the book into behavior — training options

Private Masterclass: Managing Up & Alignment

A focused, private session for your managers that turns concepts into practice. We work through stakeholder maps, decision clarity, and scripts for upward communication.

Outcomes: clearer priorities, stronger executive updates, fewer escalations.

Includes: pre-survey, slides, toolkits (stakeholder map, meeting rhythm, scripts), role-plays.

Full Transformation: Training + Coaching

A cohort program that embeds Managing Up & alignment into day-to-day leadership. We Assess → Train → Coach and track progress so insights turn into execution.

Outcomes: faster decisions, reduced escalation noise, durable alignment across teams.

Includes: assessments (EI/DISC/360 option), targeted workshops, coaching in the flow of work, manager toolkits, scorecards, and leadership reporting.

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Keynote: The Art of Managing Up

Inspire your audience with a fast, practical talk on influencing up, aligning across, and turning strategy into execution. Perfect for all-hands, conferences, or offsites.

Outcomes: shared language, mindset shift, immediate takeaways.

Includes: talk + Q&A, workbook link/QR, optional book signing.

Best for: company kickoffs, leadership summits, and large audiences.

Where we’ve delivered The Art of Managing Up

Talks, workshops, and leadership cohorts.

meet the Author

Nejat Abdurahman

Nejat partners with global organizations to build leaders who turn strategy into execution—by managing up, aligning across, and leading down. She equips executives and middle managers with practical tools to close alignment gaps, communicate with impact, and accelerate execution across regions and functions.

An international speaker, Nejat delivers talks and workshops on Managing Up, Emotional Intelligence (EI), and Leading in the Age of AI.

She is the author of The Art of Managing Up, an ICF-credentialed executive coach, and certified in DISC and Emotional Intelligence assessments. Her work blends research-based frameworks with hands-on practice so leaders can apply the tools the next day.