The Invisible Promotion

Learning Objectives

Develop a personal strategy for managing change Eliminate the mistakes that can come with an

invisible promotion Use effective time management techniques Delegate effectively

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Five Incentives Workers Might Be Able To Negotiate

•More vacation time

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•Bigger bonuses

2•Flexible schedules

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•Professional development

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•An equity stake

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Evaluate Your Current Position

To what extent has my role expanded over the past six months to one year with new responsibilities, broader scope, shifts in focus or other major changes?

How different is my current role from the job description that existed when I first started?

What skills do I need to have or to develop in order to succeed in my job today that perhaps was not as necessary previously?

If I was coming in to this job from the outside, what would I do differently?

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Your Personal Formula for Dealing With Change in Your Organization

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A Simple Formula for Prioritizing Tasks

I U P

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Important x Urgent = Priorities

Look at Your Job From a New, Creative and Energized Perspective

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Look at Your Job From a New, Creative and Energized Perspective

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Keeping Morale High When Faced With Difficult Change

1. Look to yourself … take the lead … be thoughtful and inventive

2. Restate what you want clearly; success is impossible without clarity

3. Brainstorm ideas to increase your personal motivation and morale. Be honest about the causes of discontent.

4. Ask your team members to assess what everyone could realistically do to improve the work environment

5. Strive to inspire. You can become the light that guides others.

6. When you are away from work and have some quiet time, re-evaluate your situation and your options … distance leads to clarity

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Eight Strategies for Successful Delegation

1. Identify those tasks that should not be delegated

2. Entrust and enlist

3. Teach and trust

4. Familiarize and follow up

5. Praise the process

6. Participate in feedback

7. Guard against reverse delegation

8. Delegate up!

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How to Enlist Your Co-workers’ Help on a Project by Finding a Common Goal

Explain why you need help Point out the benefits of helping to the co-worker Promise to return the favor Point out the benefits to the company of getting

the project done on time Thank sincerely

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The Most Common Obstacles to Delegation

“If I want it done right, I’d better do it myself.” “It takes too long to train others.” “They may do it better than I do it.” “I’m not confident that they can do it.” “I’m tired of getting flak, so I’ll just do it myself.” “But that’s the way we’ve always done it!” “I don’t have anyone to delegate to.”

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How to Avoid the Most Common Delegation Drawbacks

Have a clear understanding of the task1

Define the expected outcome2

Budget sufficient time and money3

Provide specific deadlines4

Reward success519

All You Need is Six

1. What must be done?

2. Why must it be done?

3. When should it be done?

4. Who should do it?

5. Where should it be done?

6. How should it be done?

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Five Ways to Make That Extra Work Work for Your Career in the Long Run

Prioritize Ask for coaching or training Fill résumé holes Establish a time frame Make your pitch for a promotion, salary increase

or added incentives

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The Invisible Promotion