I can only ever get a half hour a week with my manager but really need her attention more often. Any ideas on how to approach this without seeming weak (she manages 10 people and they don’t need her as much i think)

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Have you tried to set up specific meetings with the specific topic you need to discuss. My VP hates recurring meetings but loves putting out fires so I create a controlled burn that looks like a wildfire to him…but gets his attention.

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Hahaha good ideas with the controlled burn

There's nothing weak about asking for a meeting. If you need clarification or support, you're always going to be better off asking for it than trying to figure everything out on your own. I'd put together a list of discussion topics, provide it to her and ask if she could set aside an hour to discuss at her convenience. This will allow her to prepare and show you've put thought into the meeting and want it to be as productive as possible.

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Thanks for the support! Good idea to create an agenda!

I think you can just ask, and when you do propose specific time slots for specific things, and also ask if there is anyone else on the team you can tap in if not her

Let me ask you this where are the areas you really need her time? Approvals? Feedback? Strategy?

Feedback and strategy!! Good idea thank you

As a manager, it's often easier for me to answer a quick chat message than jump on a call. Are they things you could ask that way, maybe grouping things into as few messages as possible? Beyond that, I agree with CMO1, don't be afraid to ask for more calls and see who else you could ask if she's unavailable.

Thanks for the feedback!! Going to try this out

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