Are You Missing Key Strategies For Getting Promoted?
Posted: Wednesday, October 04, 2006
by Joan Bolmer
http://www.bolmer.com
If you are getting good performance reviews but you are not
getting the promotions your desire you may be missing one or several of
the key strategies listed below.
Be Visible
1. Volunteer to initiate or lead something.
2. Learn how to
give great presentations. Take every opportunity possible to make
business presentations. Join a Toastmaster group.
3. Write brief useful up-dates on projects to interested stakeholders.
4. Interview internal/external clients to understand their wants, needs and where you or your group may be able to help.
5. Express your
interest in a specific position and ask for insights or advice from
knowledgeable company veterans on what you need to do/learn and the
best ways for you to get there.
Communicate, Concisely, Effectively and Frequently
- Do not be a contributor to email trivia. Be known for only sending high value emails.
- Whether in writing, on the phone or in person PLAN communication so it fully informs without long stories, addresses key issues and suggests possible solutions.
- Learn about personality styles so you can effectively communicate in the listener’s language.
- Always communicate potential problems before they become a crisis.
Continuously Increase Your Skills and Knowledge Base
1. Ask a co-worker to teach you how to do something new.
2. Soft skills
like presentations, leadership, consulting and management are as
important as technical skills. Sign up for as much training as you can.
3. Plan your
potential career path and discuss it with your boss, internal mentor
and/or department heads that can support or help you.
Copyright (c) 2006, by Joan Bolmer, all rights reserved. Permission is granted to reproduce, copy or distribute this article so long as this copyright notice and full information about contacting the author is attached.
Copyright (c) 2006, by Joan Bolmer, all rights reserved. Permission is granted to reproduce, copy or distribute this article so long as this copyright notice and full information about contacting the author is attached.
Joan Bolmer is an Executive, Business, Career and Personal Coach. She has a BS degree, and more than 30 years experience in coaching, Corporate Management and Technical Training. She helps professionals achieve their business and career advancement goals. For a no obligation coaching session, call (281) 293-8864 or mailto joan@bolmer.com . For other great tips visit http://www.bolmer.com
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