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How to Get a Meeting with Senior Stakeholders (Without Upsetting Your Boss)

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Stakeholder Management
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You need to be known in your organization by the right people, for the right reasons, if you want to advance in your career.

Since your work can’t speak for itself, that means you need to get in front of key stakeholders. But getting a meeting with busy senior executives is often easier said than done.

How do you reach out to senior executives to request a meeting gracefully? What’s the best way to let them know you’re interested in advancing without sounding self-serving? And how does this differ if you’re virtual or in person?

In this Career Mastery Live, you’ll discover the best strategies for getting a meeting with key decision-makers in your organization – without upsetting your boss.

  • How to phrase an email request that senior executives will want to say “yes” to
  • How to frame the meeting agenda to hook a senior executive’s attention
  • How to approach your skip-level boss or other senior stakeholders without ruining your relationship with your boss
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