How To ACTUALLY Get Your Boss To Listen

If you've ever been on a software project and you can't get your boss to listen, I've been there. Many of us are technical types, so we often think facts are enough to convince management to support us.

In this episode, I share 4 strategies I've used to actually get your boss to listen. These take some patience, but if you want to see real results - they do work.

No matter what tech job you work on, you'll eventually run into problems that can only be solved if you can win support from management. If you practice these strategies, they can unlock new opportunities in your career that few other professionals in IT ever get to experience.

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Chapter markers / timelinks:

(0:00) Introduction
(1:45) 4 Strategies to Influence Management 
(1:58) 1. Frame Your Feedback in Terms of Impact
(7:44) 2. Build Allies and Gain Support
(10:51) 3. Choose Your Battles Wisely 
(12:43) 4. Present Solutions in Steps

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