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360° Management:
Leading in 

All Directions

What You Must Do

As a manager, you are at the center of your organization.
Effective leadership requires building relationships and trust in all directions, not just managing down.

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Leadership is about influence, not position

YOUR 360° IMPACT

You lead in three directions

Lead Up

Build a strong relationship with your supervisor/leadership

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Support organizational direction

Lead Across

Collaborate with peers and colleagues

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Build trust and teamwork across departments

Lead Down

Guide and support direct reports and staff

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Build trust and accountability within your team

WHAT TO DO NOW

  1. Engage with all roles in the organization (staff, peers, leadership, board, volunteers)

  2. Build connections and relationships across all levels

  3. Focus on influence, not title or position

  4. Leadership is not limited to position.

REFERENCES

Maxwell, J. (2005). The 360-Degree Leader: Developing Your Influence from Anywhere in the Organization. 

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