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something we need to move beyond.
When I started out, I had to reach out of my
To this day, when I coach IT professionals,
I strongly encourage them to think big and
comfort zone so that I could take a chance doing
think holistically. This approach can create new
some unconventional things. I recall inviting a
opportunities for yourself, your IT organization,
vice president at the manufacturing company
and your business. Be bold with pursuing your
where I worked to give a speech on the roof of
dreams; the worst that can happen is finding out
our office in Philadelphia. We were launching
that the timing isn't right. If you don't try, you'll
a new microwave link between headquarters
never know.
and one of our plants-a new technology at the
I once invited the CEO of a large company
time that would significantly reduce our costs.
where I worked to the fourth floor, where the
Launching this new service on the roof was a
IT organization was located, to give him a
great way to gain visibility for IT. When I look
demonstration of our new business-intelligence
back now, I wonder, "What was I thinking inviting
services. When he came down from the executive
the company's VP on the roof to christen a new
floor to our humble conference room, you would
microwave network?" But when I asked, he said
have thought a famous celebrity had entered the
yes, and it became a great marketing event to
room. This was the first time he had ever visited
promote what we were doing.
the IT department. But all that was needed was
That was important, because marketing
IT accomplishments or significant events is
the courage to ask.
If you don't take risks, it's hard to move the
something in which we tend to underinvest. But
dial-whether you're talking about your career or
you'll get appreciation and support when you take
anything else you're trying to achieve. Have the
the time to creatively tell your story in a way that
courage to try something different, and it may
allows business and IT partners to understand the
change your life!
value of what you're doing.
TAKEAWAYS
* If you want to get ahead, you have to take charge of your career. Identify what
your aspirations are and what you need to do to reach your goals. Sometimes that
means learning something new, assuming stretch responsibilities in the organization, or even moving to a different company altogether.
* Look out three to five years, and set targets for yourself each year. Then get the
experience you need to reach your next objective. You will then have a career road
map that becomes your guide. At the same time, don't close the door on unexpected opportunities that present themselves.
* Building relationships is a cornerstone to successful leadership, regardless of the
organization's structure. Build relationships with your peers and higher ups and
vendors. Make sure everyone knows who you are and what you're about before
you tackle the hard stuff. These are the people who are going to make or break the
initiatives you pursue.
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