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What to write in a congratulations card for your boss

For a manager's promotion, award or personal news: congratulations that stay warm and steer clear of flattery.

  • Congratulations! You have backed every one of us, and it is great to see someone back you.

    Heartfelt

  • So well deserved. Thank you for everything you taught me as my manager.

    Heartfelt

  • Congratulations on the award. The rest of the company is catching up with what the team already knew.

    Heartfelt

  • The new team is very lucky. We will miss having you in our corner every day.

    Heartfelt

  • Congratulations! Please promote the rest of us on your way up.

    Funny

  • Big news! We promise to behave for whoever replaces you. Mostly.

    Funny

  • Congratulations, and thank you.

    Short

  • Fantastic news. Well deserved!

    Short

  • So happy for you. Enjoy it.

    Short

  • Sincere congratulations on your promotion, and thank you for your leadership.

    Formal

  • With warmest congratulations from the whole team.

    Formal

  • Congratulations on this achievement. It has been a privilege to work for you.

    Formal

When your boss gets promoted, the card often doubles as a goodbye, since they may be moving away from the team. It is worth saying what they did for you while they were your manager: that is the part they will not hear anywhere else.

Keep it proportionate. A short sincere line is better than a paragraph of praise that the rest of the team will read over your shoulder. If you want to say more, say it in person.

Three things worth getting right

  • Thank them for something they did as your manager.
  • If they are moving on, wish them well without making it about you.
  • Keep flattery out; specifics do the job better.

Common questions

Is it OK to congratulate your boss on a promotion?

Yes, and a group card is the easiest way: it is warm without singling you out, and it shows the team noticed.

What if my boss is leaving for a job elsewhere?

That is a farewell card more than a congratulations one. Thank them for your time together and wish them well in the new role.

One card, signed by everyone

You have the words. Card Event collects everyone else in one link, with photos, video and voice notes, and no app or account for the people signing.

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