The traditional approach to career development is often viewed as vertical. However, exploring career in more fluid terms opens up opportunities to view career development as a lattice rather than a ladder.
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How to say “No” without harming your career
Women can find it hard to turn down work requests that contribute little to your career progression. However, learning how to say “no” will helpsafeguard your time without impacting negatively on your career prospects.
How to make sure your time at work is well spent
By auditing where your time goes, you can discover just how long you spend on non-promotable tasks. Too much, and this may impact on your career progression. If others are doing less that you, discuss how work might be allocated more equitably with your line manager.
Knowing and growing your Strengths
Understanding your Strengths enables you to make the best use of what you’re good at and enjoy. Knowing your Strengths and what energises you makes it easier to make career decisions where you’re likely to flourish.
Mind the gap! Managing the transition into a new role
When you make the change into a new role, you’ll need to develop a number of new skills. Observe those who model excellence in the areas you need to improve. Integrate these skills into your practice.
Change-makers seek forgiveness, not permission
Organisational change, especially in large organisations, can take time. Formal processes get in the way of innovation and improvements. Sometimes it’s more expedient to simply take action to get things done.