Here's how you can effectively manage up with your boss during operational planning.

There are two types of bosses, some bosses who posses leadership skills would always listen to their employees and give value to their ideas but on contrary there are bosses who just want to listen whatever is in their mind. If they hear the same keywords and ideas which are flowing in their mind they like those subordinates and wish to work with them as the boss considers that he is same minded person. To effectively manage up with your boss during operational planning, understand his mental approach and goal he wants to achieve. The culture, environment and work flow are mostly the reflection of mind of boss. Provide your ideas that best matches the ideas of boss and are realistic. Managers are the people who closely work with entire team

To effectively manage up with your boss during operational planning, understanding goals is crucial. Begin by clearly communicating with your boss to get a comprehensive understanding of the objectives and priorities. Ask specific questions to clarify the expected outcomes and align your efforts with the broader strategic vision. Regularly check in to ensure you’re on the right track and adjust your approach as needed based on their feedback and evolving goals.

Communicate your goal, benefit of setting goal to business and progress if any toward goal to date. Key is sharing critical reason for setting goal and how it will impact profit, reduce expenses or soft benefits. This will also help you to determine if the goal is impactful enough to capture.

Usually taking initiative falls outside scope or process. Therefore, establish clear boundaries and have concise escalation processes outlined and documented with sign off from manager.

being adaptable is crucial. This means staying flexible and open to changes in priorities, strategies, and goals. Actively listen to your boss's feedback and be ready to pivot your approach as needed. Demonstrate a willingness to adjust your plans and methods to align with evolving business needs and your boss’s expectations. This flexibility not only helps in meeting objectives more efficiently but also builds a stronger, more collaborative working relationship.

Procedures Procedures Procedures must be in place and followed at all times for a successful operation. This along with consistency increases the potential for an optimal outcome. When a corporation follows organizational procedures and practices, that is repeatedly executed encourages a winning environment. In conjunction all procedures must be documented and traceable for future reference and or corrections.