Skip-Level
A meeting between an employee and a manager above their direct manager.
Plain English
A conversation with your manager's manager.
In context
Skip-level meetings provide broader context and feedback while preserving the direct manager relationship.
Example
“I have a skip-level with the VP next week.”
When you'll hear this
- career development
- organizational feedback
- leadership communication
Common misunderstanding
A skip-level should not become a hidden channel for routine escalation around the direct manager.
Also known as
skip level meeting
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Updated: 2026-08-25
