"Doing a good job is
one of the most important ways to move up the ladder",
says Dr. Don Bagin, Professor of Communications at Glassbro
State College.
If you are one of the many people who
do a good job consistently but are not noticed by top management,
here are some suggestions to help you get on the fast track:
Smiling: Research has shown that people
who smile are perceived to be more intelligent than those
who don't.
Prioritizing: Avoid spending a great deal
of time on things that aren't important just because you are
good at them. The person who gets ahead is the person who
establishes priorities and sets aside time for them accordingly.
Walking: Choose to walk rather than drive
as often as possible. And when you do, walk at least ten to
fifteen percent faster than you normally would. Somehow this
faster pace communicates to others that you are a person with
a mission who is eager to get the job done.
Speaking actively: Use the active voice
when speaking or writing. Listen to the difference: "I
prepared and delivered the reports promptly." Compare
it to "The report was promptly prepared and delivered."
Although the second one told you something, many more questions
were left unanswered.
Knowing your boss: Get to understand your
boss' personality and when to approach him or her. If your
boss is a morning person, be sure that you come up with your
suggestions and proposals in the morning while he is most
receptive.
Volunteering: While being careful not
to overdo it, volunteer for special projects and responsibilities
outside of your working hours and job description.
Expressing gratitude: Develop the habit
of sending brief notes of thanks to anyone who has made your
day easier.
Positively speaking: Look for positive
things to say about people, especially your co-workers.
Being approachable: Make yourself approachable.
Let people know when and how to reach you.
Following-up: After a task-assigning meeting,
follow-up immediately on those assignments that were given
to you.
Spotting trends: Learn to spot trends
that affect your company or agency. Be the first person to
alert those in a position to capitalize on them.
Presenting effectively: Be certain that
you speak clearly and precisely when making presentations.
Speak with confidence and admit honestly when you don't know,
but promise to return with an answer promptly.
Reading the trades: Determine which publications
top management is reading, then get a copy of them so that
you, too, can become knowledgeable of relevant matters.
Making contact: Establish a contact person
in all your referral sources. Make it a point to meet with
that person so that you can get to know each other. It will
help make your future contacts easier for both of you.
Remembering your manners: Never forget
to be polite or to follow the proper protocol. It lets people
know that you mean business, that you take your business relationships
seriously.
Put these fifteen ideas into practice,
and I guarantee you that you will see yourself progressing
faster and farther than you think.
Remember: When you maximize your potential,
everyone wins. When you don't, we all lose.
© Etienne A. Gibbs, MSW
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Etienne A. Gibbs, MSW,
Management Consultant and Trainer, conducts seminars, lectures,
and writes articles on his theme: ... helping you maximize
your potential. He offers management, marketing and parenting
resources at http://www.maximizingyourpotential.blogspot.com
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