I am a new Manager and Partner is not leaning in very heavily at times, despite my efforts to keep them in the loop constantly. There’s been no issues/going well but I am concerned that I am not getting their thought partnership and seasoned eye given I’m new to this role. They may say “I trust your judgement” and don’t typically provide proactive guidance - only when I ask they weigh in. I don’t want to mess up and idk what idk. Just wanna do good job.

Any advice other than upward feedback?

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I mean...youre the manager. Partners only have so much time for delivery. I only loop them in to escalate issues, otherwise i just keep them informed. Use your network to get the input you need. I do not want the partner up in my business all the time. Kind of sounds like youre in an ideal situation

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You’ve nailed it. Partners giving input all the time means either they don’t think you’re ready yet to independently manage the client/project or you’re incompetent and they will replace in on no time.

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You have to realize we have limited time and it’s spend on problems. If you don’t hear from us, it’s a good thing.

Keep providing updates. If you need feedback, be specific. Eg Meeting with client, need to provide two options, don’t feel good about 2 - need you to take a look. If it is urgent, call them.

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This is part of getting promoted. The people above you can provide support when needed but you should also be able to act independently for most of your work. Partner review of deliverables is typically still needed but if they're saying it's fine then you're fine. Maybe I don't understand your question.

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Ask me something specific. If we lay out a plan, you should be providing regular updates against the plan, raising risks / opportunities you see, calling out upcoming deliverables, and then asking for specific decisions or guidance.

If I have a good gut feeling, I will leave you to it. If I’m all up in your business, that’s because I have a bad feeling, not because I’m excited about being a daily thought partner. You were promoted for a reason - run with it :)

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The reason you aren't getting it is because things are going well. I agree with directly seeking advice on critical elements or big exec interactions. They have bigger fires than you. :)

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If it’s going well, don’t worry. Just get their coaching in advance on key exec meetings

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So even when you seek input, they take your word as bible?

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Honestly that means you’re doing things right. The partner probably doesn’t have time to watch over your every move. You need to proactively schedule time with him/her on a recurring basis if you want more feedback and hand holding and can’t expect them to chase you

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They must trust you to speak up if you need something. Instead of expecting feedback and not getting it,,,, ask for it if you need input from this particular partner.

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