{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"308| Going Over Your Manager\u2019s Head: When It\u2019s Okay and How to Do It Well","description":"Nichole walks through when going over your manager\u2019s head may be reasonable, when it isn\u2019t, and how to handle it professionally if you decide to. In this episode: An honest note that this is a judgment call: it can work well, and it can carry risk to your relationship with your manager depending on your company\u2019s culture When it\u2019s generally not okay: as your first step, out of frustration or in the heat of the moment, or before giving your manager a fair chance When it may be reasonable: you\u2019ve made several documented good faith attempts over weeks, your manager can\u2019t or won\u2019t move forward and can\u2019t give a path or timeline, the decision window is closing, your company\u2019s process routes requests through a skip-level manager, or there\u2019s a fairness concern your manager can\u2019t resolve Tell your manager first, since transparency protects your relationship Consider HR or a process contact as a gentler first step Keep the tone professional and curious, asking for guidance rather than filing a complaint Don\u2019t criticize your manager, and keep the conversation about your work and goals Bring your preparation: your one-pager, research, and one-sentence story Be ready for a response like \u201cplease work through your manager,\u201d and stay gracious Think about the bigger picture: if the door stays closed, it tells you whether this place values your growth, and you\u2019re allowed to look around Today\u2019s task: Write down your own criteria for when you\u2019d consider going above your manager and the steps you\u2019d take first. Optionally draft a short message, but don\u2019t send it. Download the 7 Days to Ask for a Raise Challenge to help you confidently ask for a raise here. Connect with Nichole on Instagram @nichole.harrop ","author_name":"Future Female Leaders","author_url":"http:\/\/www.nicholeharrop.com","html":"