manage up

To assume managerial duties or traits while dealing with someone higher up in a company hierarchy, typically as a means of facilitating a desired outcome or a better working relationship. A: "This woman is going to go public with her complaint, but my boss doesn't see the horrible optics of the situation." B: "It sounds like you need to manage up and make her understand the negative impact it could have on the company." Managing up isn't about doing your manager's job for them. It's about sharing some of the burdens that prevent them from managing as effectively as possible.