Hosts: Renee Chuichiarelli & Julie Parks

In this episode of the Career mini-series, Hammer & Heels (Renee & Julie) dig into the art of managing up — giving trade professionals practical strategies to strengthen relationships with senior leadership and gain visibility within their organizations.

Communication is Key – Learn your leader’s communication style. Do they want a three-word answer, a PowerPoint deck, or a bulleted summary? Adapting your style to theirs is critical.

Gain Visibility – From joining task forces and delivering presentations to starting a customs council, visibility is about showing up, taking risks, and getting into the boardroom.

Make Strategic Proposals – Frame your big ideas with the triangle of scope, money, and time. Balance priorities, gain stakeholder support, and don’t be afraid to push forward proposals you’ve been sitting on.

👉 This week’s action item: Roll your chair back and ask: What’s the one thing you’ve always wanted to change in your trade function? Use the tools of communication, visibility, and strategic proposals to move it forward.

Join the Trade Geeks Community at Global Training Center and tell Renee & Julie:

What’s your go-to strategy for managing up?

How have you gained visibility in your organization?

What’s one proposal you’re ready to dust off and reintroduce?

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Presented by: Global Training Center — providing education, consulting, workshops, and compliance resources for trade professionals.

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