In this tutorial, we are going to cover the Module called “Alignment with Your Manager“. In this lecture, you are going to learn how to align with your manager and why it’s important for you and your team. Click here to solve the quiz Alignment with Your Manager on the trailhead.
A.Learn the Value of Aligning with Your Manager
Solve these tests and get 100 points
Qn.1)Aligning with your manager means:
I)Communicating clearly and frequently
II)Paying attention to your manager’s working style
III)Delivering results that live up to your manager’s expectations
IV)All of the above
[bg_collapse view=”button-green” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Answers” collapse_text=”Hide Answers” ]Answer= IV)All of the above[/bg_collapse]
Qn.2)Being in alignment with your manager lets you do which of the following?
I)Increase trust in your leadership
II)Get promoted quickly
III)Spend less time with your direct reports
IV)Find more time in your schedule to search for volunteer opportunities
[bg_collapse view=”button-green” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Answers” collapse_text=”Hide Answers” ]answer= I)Increase trust in your leadership[/bg_collapse]
Qn.3)The vice president of marketing manages a team of eight direct reports. When they’re all in alignment, the VP has more time to do which of the following?
I)Attend networking events.
II)Manage other teams
III)Work on tasks that require specific attention
IV)Look for new opportunities and roles
[bg_collapse view=”button-green” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Answers” collapse_text=”Hide Answers” ]answer= III)Work on tasks that require specific attention[/bg_collapse]
Check the Quiz to Earn 100 out of 100 Points
The second attempt earns 50 points. Three or more earn 25 points.
B.Get to Know Your Manager and Yourself
Solve these tests and get 100 points
Qn.1)Which of the following questions can you ask to learn about your manager’s motivations?
I)When do you prefer to receive email?
II)What do you hope to achieve in the coming year?
III)What was your biggest accomplishment in the past 5 years?
IV)Do you prefer reports in writing or delivered in person?
[bg_collapse view=”button-green” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Answers” collapse_text=”Hide Answers” ]answer= II)What do you hope to achieve in the coming year?[/bg_collapse]
Qn.2)If your manager struggles with prioritizing projects, what is one way that you can help?
I)Take on strategic projects so your manager can work on attention to detail.
II)Do nothing—they probably don’t want you interfering with their priorities.
III)Transfer some of your projects to other teams.
IV)Keep your manager informed about deadlines as they approach.
[bg_collapse view=”button-green” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Answers” collapse_text=”Hide Answers” ]answer= IV)Keep your manager informed about deadlines as they approach.[/bg_collapse]
Qn.3)You’re starting a new role and want clarity on what your manager expects for communication. What can you ask?
I)Who was your worst employee and why?
II)What are the team’s top-priority goals for this quarter?
III)Is there a type of communication style that you prefer?
IV)What do you like to do in your free time?
[bg_collapse view=”button-green” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Answers” collapse_text=”Hide Answers” ]answer= III)Is there a type of communication style that you prefer?[/bg_collapse]
Qn.4)Your manager prefers to receive a broad outlook on your projects and day-to-day work. What can you do to keep your manager updated?
I)Grab your manager whenever you see them free and offer an update)
II)Write a weekly email with a brief synopsis of your progress and next steps.
III)Wait until your manager asks you for an update)
IV)Send a slide deck at the end of the week with a slide detailing each day’s work.
[bg_collapse view=”button-green” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Answers” collapse_text=”Hide Answers” ]answer= II)Write a weekly email with a brief synopsis of your progress and next steps.[/bg_collapse]
Check the Quiz to Earn 100 out of 100 Points
The second attempt earns 50 points. Three or more earn 25 points.
C.Move Forward, Together
Solve these tests and get 100 points
Qn.1)How can employees show their managers that they are trustworthy?
I)Deliver projects on time and communicate if anything is off track.
II)Remind their managers during their 1:1s that they can be trusted
III)Tell their manager’s manager about how much great work they are doing.
IV)Avoid discussing difficult projects and situations so they think you’re on top of everything.
[bg_collapse view=”button-green” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Answers” collapse_text=”Hide Answers” ]answer= I)Deliver projects on time and communicate if anything is off track.[/bg_collapse]
Qn.2)You are constantly looking for ways to improve and stay in step with your manager. What is one way you can check in on your biggest growth areas?
I)Send your work to an unbiased group of reviewers when you finish each project.
II)Communicate frequently about where you can improve
III)Ask your manager’s peers for feedback, instead of your manager.
IV)Reject feedback so you can improve on your own.
[bg_collapse view=”button-green” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Answers” collapse_text=”Hide Answers” ]answer= II)Communicate frequently about where you can improve[/bg_collapse]
Qn.3)Both you and your manager have suggested approaches to solving a customer’s problem. Which of the following actions can nudge your manager toward your solution?
I)Insist that your idea is better.
II)Ask someone else to be a tie-breaker and select the better project.
III)Use reverse psychology to say your manager’s idea is better than yours.
IV)Show how what you want to do advances your boss’s goals.
[bg_collapse view=”button-green” color=”#4a4949″ expand_text=”Show Answers” collapse_text=”Hide Answers” ]answer= IV)Show how what you want to do advances your boss’s goals.[/bg_collapse]
Check the Quiz to Earn 100 out of 100 Points
The second attempt earns 50 points. Three or more earn 25 points.
Related Module Post:
- Work With Schema Builder -Data Modeling
- Create Object Relationships – Data Modeling
- Understand Custom & Standard Objects – Data Modeling
- Both You And Your Manager Have Suggested Approaches To Solving A Customer’s Problem
- When You Want To Find An App After You Install It, What Should You Enter In The Quick Find Box In Setup?
- What Is An Easy Way To Find What You’re Looking For In The Setup Menu?
- What Are The Three Main Categories In The Setup Menu?
- Three Use Cases For Finance On The Platform Are:
- When Identifying Processes To Bring Into Salesforce, Look For:
- Salesforce Lightning Experience | Trailhead Salesforce Answers
- For more…