What is skip level notification?

Skip level notification refers to the practice of communicating issues or concerns directly with a supervisor's supervisor rather than going through the immediate supervisor. This method can be used in situations where an employee feels that their concerns are not being heard or addressed adequately at the immediate level. Contacting a higher-level supervisor can often bring greater visibility to an issue and may lead to quicker, more effective resolutions. This approach allows for transparency in communication and can help address systemic problems within an organization that might not be addressed through traditional channels.

The other options do not accurately describe skip level notification. Informing a colleague about an issue typically involves lateral communication rather than upward reporting. Delegating tasks is more about management practices and task distribution rather than about reporting concerns. Discussing issues in team meetings does provide a forum for addressing matters but does not specifically relate to the direct communication with higher management that skip level notification entails.