To effectively manage up (with your supervisor) and down (with those you lead) requires proper communication, trust, and authenticity. Broken links in any of those three areas will disrupt the effectiveness. In this issue of TD at Work, Mechelle Roberthon, CPTD, speaks to supervisors and employees as well as talent development managers, offering a tool they can use and share to improve working relations and regular check ins. She: Gives practical explanations of managing up and down Explains why trust is essential for being effective Outlines considerations for communication techniques Details falsehoods to avoid when managing up and down Provides pragmatic strategies to successfully lead your leader and direct your direct reports