BUSINESSES today are run at a pace that does not allow new employees to have their hands held by supervisors and be guided every step of the way. Usually, a rookie is expected to know exactly what to do.
Newcomers are expected to be self-driven, self-motivated and self-sustaining. They are expected to set their own career paths in the organisation and synchronise their personal vision and values with that of the organisation.
Here are nine strategies to help you think more proactively and become a valuable asset to your organisation:
1 PLAN AND PREPARE
Thomas Edison said: “If you fail to plan, then you are planning to fail.” When you plan, you internalise the events and have a better idea of how you should go about your duties.
Apart from planning, you also have to prepare. Start by being clear about your roles and responsibilities and keeping abreast of the changes occurring around you.
2 BE RESOURCEFUL
One of the qualities that all organisations clamour for in their people is resourcefulness. Being resourceful requires you to develop the ability to look at challenges objectively and come up with strategies to resolve them.
A fundamental quality of resourceful people is the innate ability to leverage on their strengths and overcome their weaknesses.
The ability to tap on the capabilities of others is also important. This means outsourcing what you cannot do well yourself to others to maximise your core skills.
3 HONE YOUR SKILLS
Improve on your organisational skills by first being clear about the real nature of your job and what the organisation expects of you.
To be proactive, you need to use your initiative to find out the best way to complete tasks and achieve the results your bosses expect.
By meeting organisational goals, you also develop your own career goals as the management begins to take notice of your skills and give you more responsibilities.
4 BE OBJECTIVE
The key to thriving in the organisation is having the right attitude towards your work. Learn to see things objectively and positively. Analyse your personality and natural ability — your aptitude — and strive to develop these to their fullest potential.
Having the right attitude also means that you see failure as an opportunity to find new ways to solve the problems that confront you.
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