
Managing Up
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DEALING WITH A TOXIC BOSS
European division, enough to receive a job off er, but
it’s a lateral move with no increase in pay.
What should David do? Experts in managing up
recommend three options:
1. Stay Put. Consultant and author Gini Graham
Scott thinks that David should try to remain
where he is for now. Taking the job that Irving
off ers would be the equivalent of announcing,
“This is the level where I’m supposed to be.”
Plus, Thaddeus might see a lateral move within
the organization as a personal slight, and the
bad blood could trail David to his new position.
To cope, David can form a supportive network
of colleagues, explor ...