10X2=Promoted! Focus Your Value on Desired Assignments

This continues our series outlining how the 10X2 philosophy helps you get better assignments

Herman worked in a division of a md-size company. He reached the top of his current career ladder. The company opened a new division with great possibilities. The new division was small, merely 3 employees. Herman saw potential in the new division. He admired the purpose and mission of the new division. Without neglecting his own duties, he began expanding his work to offer assistance to the director of the new division. Within a few years the director invited Herman to join the division that had grown to 11 employees. Within another few years the new division dominated the publicity and growth of the company.

Identify the New Assignment You Desire

You may either rely on management to decide your best promotion, or identify two or three transfers or promotions on your own. We will continue in the assumption that the assignment you desire continues in the same company rather than a different company.

Possibilities for new assignments in the same company may include a:

• Lateral position in a different branch or location
• Lateral position in a different division of the same office
• Assignment on a new project team or committee
• Promotion to a higher position in the same operational line
• Promotion to a higher position in a staff position diagonal to yours

Select your desired position based on

• Increasing time spent performing skills you enjoy performing
• Enhancing your reputation with others in the company
• Stepping from that position into a better future option

Identify Skills and Accomplishments Needed

Once you narrow your focus on 2 or 3 desired options, you begin preparing for future appointments. Do not neglect your current assignments, but begin increasing the connections skills to that desired assignment.

• Include people in your 10 connections a month who will help you develop the skills, understanding, and ability to perform well in the desired assignment
• Share value statements that highlight using skills and fulfilling responsibilities similar to those from your desired assignment

Wednesday we emphasize the need to actually add value through real improvement