The document provides tips for career success, including how to manage one's boss, behaviors that lead to career success, and the role of a manager. It advises getting mindshare in the first three months, delivering on time, and volunteering for tasks to gain a boss's trust. As a manager, one should clarify goals, encourage participation, plan work, apply pressure for goals, and recognize good performance. Motivation comes from within and managers can provide growth opportunities rather than relying on external motivators.
5. How to manage your boss Get Mind-share : First three months in a job, do what your boss says. Deliver on time. Volunteer when he needs someone for a task. Once he forms an opinion, no one can change it. Bosses love solutions: Bosses don`t like problems. They love solutions. So if there`s an issue, go with solutions. You’ll soon build your reputation as a solutions provider. Make things easy for your boss: Before you leave a meeting, do a quick recap of things discussed. Shoot a mail to all participants. Follow up. Make things easy for your boss.
6. How to manage your boss Promise less and deliver more: Never promise what you can`t deliver. That`s a risk of your reputation. Promise less and deliver more. Boss is always right: Don't argue with boss in public. Boss is always right. Talk to him tactfully in private, he`ll respect you for that. But express diverse opinions. Never try to please the boss: Never try to please the boss. Be professional. Execute your tasks well. Let your work speak for itself. Don`t hand around his desk. Bosses actually dislike it. Ask for Help: Seek help from your boss when you encounter a problem. They love to help. That's when they feel they are valued.
7. How to manage your boss Don’t ask his opinion if you don’t need one: Without wasting his time, bring the issues to focus, present your findings, state your actions, get his buy in, move on. Partner with Boss: Never look at your boss as an enemy. He’s your partner on a journey called CAREER. Look at him positively. Connect to him. Don’t trigger his ego. Don’t argue. Lend your shoulder to the wheel.
8. How to Succeed in career: some clues Part III – Behavior matters too!
9. How to Succeed in career: some clues Don't talk negatively about people behind their backs. If you gossip, people won't confide in you. Mind your own business . Gossip
10. How to Succeed in career: some clues Try to work for someone who'll challenge your powers. You'll learn more in a year than 4 years of college.
11. How to Succeed in career: some clues Successful bosses have good communication skills. They learn from people, including their employees. Be good at communication
12. How to Succeed in career: some clues Work in such a way that makes your boss look good. It's not flattery.
13. How to Succeed in career: some clues On downsizing, the first to go are those with few friends. Bosses prefer competent people whom they respect.
14. How to Succeed in career: some clues Dress for the job you want, not the one you have. Let your dress reflect professionalism .
15. How to Succeed in career: some clues Workout to get in good physical shape. Unless exceptionally skilled, the unhealthy are at a comparative disadvantage.
16. How to Succeed in career: some clues Personal integrity is crucial. Tell nothing but the truth. Bosses can forgive mistakes but if you lie, you're gone.
17. How to Succeed in career: some clues Be on time. Try to arrive few minutes early. It saves you from stress. You'll be much relaxed & work better
18. How to Succeed in career: some clues Strive your best to keep a deadline. If you cannot meet it, then apologize & ask for an extension
19. How to Succeed in career: some clues Don't take things personally. If some people are unhappy with you, it's their problem. But always strive to give your best.
20. How to Succeed in career: some clues If you must correct someone, don't get personal about it. Do it never in front of others.
21. How to Succeed in career: some clues Spend some time alone everyday. What's the mission of my life? What do I want to be? And how to go about it.
22. How to Succeed in career: some clues As you move along Plan A of your career, maintain a Plan B as well — an alternative course to rely
23. Always remember that the secret of success is passion. Always think big. Spread love & joy. You'll have blissful years ahead
25. My role as Manager The management skills constitute a cycle of goal creation, commitment, feedback, reward, and accomplishment, with human interaction at every turn. Dr. Angelo Kinicki Arizona State University
26. My role as Manager Clarify goals and objectives for everyone involved Encourage participation , upward communication and suggestions Plan and organize for an orderly work flow Plan and organize for an orderly work flow Plan and organize for an orderly work flow
27. My role as Manager Plan and organize for an orderly work flow Keep things moving by relying on schedules, deadlines, and helpful reminders Control details without being overbearing Apply reasonable pressure For goal accomplishment Empower and delegate key duties to others while maintaining goal clarity and commitment Recognize good performance with rewards and positive reinforcement
28. Nuances of Motivation How do I Motivate is always the wrong first question Am I the motivator is the right first question Motivation is the fire that burns within you Stephan Covey, Author of Seven Habits of Great people
29. Positive reinforcements works better than other methods to strengthen the behavior………. Pay, Benefits, Status,Safety, Policies,Competent Managers are not motivators ,they merely avoid dissatisfaction in workplace Motivators are achievement, recognition and development & growth Nuances of Motivation As a Manager you can provide good learning opportunities, ensure work-life balance and lively workplace environment. This itself could motivate your colleagues. You need not depend upon HR for these!
30. Nuances of Motivation Its not about the resources , its about the resourcefulness…. Be proactive Begin with the end in mind Put first things first Think win-win Seek to understand than being understood Synergise Sharpen the saw