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Design your own Promotion


In the ever-changing environment that is work, a proactive approach towards career advancement is not just advisable; it’s necessary. The age-old career ladder, once clear and linear, has morphed into a complex labyrinth of opportunities and challenges. If you’re looking to navigate this maze and keep your career moving forward, the solution often lies in a deep understanding of the industry you work in, coupled with a strategic alignment to your organisation’s goals.

The Foundation: Industry Insight 
Industry insight is not just about understanding the current trends or knowing who the key players are. It’s about immersing yourself in the ecosystem of the industry, identifying the undercurrents that move it, and being able to somewhat accurately predict where it’s headed – easier said than done. You need to approach this with a blend of curiosity, continuous learning and strategic thinking.

Curiosity
Curiosity is an often-overlooked skill that propels us to ask questions, challenge the status quo and seek out new knowledge and experiences. In the context of your industry, this might mean exploring emerging technologies, methodologies or business models that could impact your field.

Continuous Learning About Your Industry
The commitment to never stop learning is vital. This can be through formal education, but also through reading industry publications, attending conferences and engaging with thought leaders on social media. The goal is to always be expanding your understanding of the industry.

Strategically Thinking About Your Industry 
This involves seeing the big picture. How do the pieces of the industry puzzle fit together? What are the potential implications of latest trends or technologies? By thinking strategically, you can anticipate changes and understand how they might affect your organisation.

Strategic Alignment: The Key to Organisational Success 
Understanding your own organisation’s strategy is equally important. It’s about aligning your career goals with the direction in which the business is headed. This alignment demonstrates to leaders that you are not just looking out for your own advancement, but that you are invested in the company’s success as well.

Understand Your Organisation’s Goals
This seems straightforward, but it requires effort to truly grasp the nuances of your organisation’s strategic objectives. This might involve engaging with strategic planning documents, attending briefings by senior leadership, and asking insightful questions.

Identify How You Can Contribute
Once you understand the goals, the next step is to identify how your unique skills and knowledge can contribute to achieving them. This might mean identifying a gap that your particular expertise can fill or proposing a new initiative that aligns with strategic objectives.

Communicate Your Value 
Understanding your value and being able to communicate it effectively is crucial. This doesn’t mean boasting about your achievements. Instead, it’s about demonstrating how your work contributes to the organisation’s goals. This could be through regular updates to your manager, presentations to leadership, or even informal conversations where you articulate your understanding of the company’s strategy and your role in it.

The Path to Promotion 
With a deep understanding of your industry and a clear alignment with your organisation’s strategy, you are well-positioned to design your own promotion. But this isn’t just about climbing the corporate ladder. It’s about creating value for yourself, your team, and your organisation.

Here are some strategies to consider:

Be Proactive 
Don’t wait for opportunities to come to you – seek them out or create them. This could mean proposing a new project, taking on additional responsibilities, or suggesting new solutions to existing problems.

Build Relationships 
Your career advancement is not just about what you know, but also who you know. Building strong relationships across the organisation can provide you with mentors, sponsors and a network of support. These relationships are crucial when seeking to advance your career.

Showcase Your Expertise
Finally, don’t be shy about highlighting your expertise. This could be through leading workshops, writing articles for industry publications or thought leadership articles on your LinkedIn, or speaking at conferences. Doing this will not only highlight your knowledge and skills but also demonstrate your leadership and commitment to your field.

Designing your own promotion is a strategic endeavour that requires a deep understanding of both your industry and your organisation’s strategies. It’s about aligning your career aspirations with the needs of your organisation and contributing in a way that is recognised and valued. Remember, it’s not just about advancing your career; it’s about advancing your organisation and the industry as a whole. Through curiosity, continuous learning, strategic thinking and a commitment to adding value, you can navigate the maze of modern career paths and design your own route to success.

Original article from Hays NZ https://www.hays.net.nz/blog/insights/design-your-own-promotion

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Date published: 13/03/2024
Author: Ashleigh Anderson

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