Looking for a promotion can stressful in today’s uncertain economy but question doesn’t alter. How to get the promotion? Remember success comes most to those who are surrounded by people who want their success to continue as success just not comes alone. Skills, experience, reputation and work ethic help to secure a promotion in the career ladder. Here are tips to attain collaborative leadership:
Silent Influencer- In this, we are just explaining the qualities of silent influencer. They are not recognition addict. They are quiet but when they speak it impacts tremendous. Being a silent influencer is a great way to get noticed.
Network- The more you are connected with colleagues, the more they will know you as managers are more likely to promote whom they know well.
Too much- Don’t frustrate boss by asking a promotion, raise, new privileges and more all at once. Know your priorities and work down the list as concisely as possible.
More than Job Description- You need promotion so look around, beyond and beneath the opportunities that you seek. Create ability to maximize the value of workplace dot and are continuously looking for ways to expand their sphere of influence throughout the organization.
The Big Secret about Salaries:
Employers exercise secrecy when it comes to employee wages to protect the company. It is best to keep salary wages secret because it can cause problems in the workplace dissatisfaction and demotivation.
What survey says?- Non-transparency results gap between compensation and performance, which result to dissatisfaction and demotivation.
What employees think?- Expressed maximum dissatisfaction with non–transparency in salaries
What company thinks?- Company respect the dignity and privacy of each employee. Keeping such things confidential also diminishes animosity among the employees.
Why NO transparency?- Open pay system can be objective only in target-oriented profiles such as sales and marketing but not for other jobs etc.
Question for the day?- “Should employee salary and appraisals be made known to everyone in the organisation?”
Managing Your Boss:
Forbes posted a column and mentioned “success comes most to those who are surrounded by people who want their success to continue as success just not comes alone.” Agreed, Skills, ethics, etiquettes all are less than half the picture. It will be wonderful if promotion rested upon these factors. A raise, promotion and new privileges directly depend upon the manager is good at managing you. Hence keep your boss happy and helpful. It’s not a rocket science if you follow these simple tips:
Boss is resource- Boss is service provider who helps you get your job done. He secures resources needed by you, makes decisions in your favour and secures money to get you a raise.
Promises- If you accept an assignment, follow through fanatically. Never over-commit and always deliver.
Work around their weaknesses- It is very important to proactively work around boss weaknesses. For example if boss who’s disorganized, then help him to be on top of things. This can to help your boss succeed, you lay a solid foundation for greater success yourself.
Do Job- Look around, beyond and beneath the opportunities that you seek. Create ability to maximize the value of workplace dot.
