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A. Seven - Q. Ways to measure progress ?
A. Seven - Q. Ways to measure progress ?
A. Seven - Q. Ways to measure progress ?IBM Austin Technical Vitality Meeting
Mark Cathcart, IBM Distinguished Engineer,April 2007
So, you don't want to be a manager!
What else is there ?
Career ?
ca-reerv. 1. To move or run at full speed; rush
but seriously...
[ed. often downhill out of control.] [From Old French carriere, Racecourse]
Career ?
ca-reern. 1. A chosen pursuit; profession or occupation; 2.The general progress in one's working or professional life.
but seriously...
1. You are what you do and how you do it!
if you don't enjoy it...don't know why you are doing it...what it contributes...
Don't do it!
You are what you do...
You are what you do...
NOTHING IS WORK UNLESS YOU'D RATHER BE DOING SOMETHING ELSE! THIS WILL SHOW THROUGH IN THE QUALITY, QUANTITY AND CREATIVITY OF YOUR WORK!
2. Your profession countsIt's how others measure youLink aspirations to ProfessionBe proactive about Certification
Your Profession counts...
SUCCESS IN PROFESSION DOESN'T GUARANTEE SUCCESS IN PROMOTION/SALARY - BUT IT CAN'T HURT
Your Profession counts...
3. Your CareerKeep interested in your career, however humble...(it's not just a line from a 60's poster!)If you don't take it seriously...Why you do, what you doHow it relates to current and desired status
Your Career...
MAKE SURE CHANGE IS SOMETHING THAT HAPPENS FOR YOU, NOT TO YOU!
Your Career...
4. Your BandLess important than you thinkTake care of Profession and CareerDon't become fixated on Band
Your Band...
YOU'LL MISS A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY!
Your Band...
5. Your SalaryMake up your own mind on thisImportance will ebb/flow
Your Salary...
1-4 ARE MORE IMPORTANT!
Your Salary...
6. Your ManagerUnderstand your relationshipAlways be honest about what you want
Don't be naiveManages you for the company and the company for you!
Your Manager...
INCREASINGLY NEED AN EXECUTIVE SPONSOR! YOU SHOULD BE LOOKING BEYOND YOUR MANAGER FOR THIS!
Your Manager...
7. Your JobWhat the company pays you forJobs come and go - as technology comes and goesWhat you do, and how well you do it;Progress in Profession; Interest in your career;Realistic expectationsAll Outweigh the job you do
Your Job...
GET EVERYTHING ELSE RIGHT,YOU CAN SURVIVE A BAD JOB!
Your Job...
Leverage and Questions
Leverage processesPBC: Comment on what you really did;
What you want to do next!Skill plan(IDP): Push for new skills;
What you have to do to achieve them;
Ask Questions of yourself, your managerWhat do I need to do to get to my next Band ?What projects do I need to do to get to my next Band ?
How will they contribute to next profession step ?
NEVER ASK WHY, ASK WHAT AND WHEN
Leverage and Questions
Must understand at least three of thesekey to success and progress
Must make progress on one EVERY yearHave view and plan on progress on all
COMMIT TO YOUR GOALS IN WRITING(PBC, IDP, e-MAIL, Private Journal, TO-DO)
Getting it right...
Getting it right...