rules for the new workplace
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Some rules to guide the careerist in this new millenium.TRANSCRIPT
By Barry L. Davis, MS, CTC, MCDP
Director of Career Services, LMA Consulting Group
Rules Rules for the for the
NewNewWorkplaceWorkplace
There is a theory which states that if ever anybody discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here,
it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more
bizarre and inexplicable.
…………..
There is another theory which states that this has already happened.
-Douglas Adams
The “Old” Rules . . .The “Old” Rules . . .• Go to school for a field where you can get hired
• Use your education to get an entry level job with a
solid company
• Do what you are told
• Never challenge your superiors
• Take every promotion offered
• Attend your retirement party
• THEN go do what you want!
The “Old” Rules . . .The “Old” Rules . . .• Go to school for a field where you can get hired
• Use your education to get an entry level job with a
solid company
• Do what you are told
• Never challenge your superiors
• Take every promotion offered
• Attend your retirement party
• THEN go do what you want!
Some New RulesSome New Rules
• Ask. Take charge of your Career
• Practice “Professional Dissatisfaction”
• Read. Listen. Learn. Never stop.
• Network as a WAY OF LIFE, not means to an
end.
• Employ my “Why Not? Principle”
New Rule #1New Rule #1
• Ask. Take charge of your Career.
“If you don’t ask for what you want, you simply have to take
what you get.”
Doesn’t mean you get it, but . . . (see above!)
Not just a “Squeaky Wheel” – but make SOME noise!
They want, need to hear
The first step is YOURS!
New Rule #2New Rule #2
• Practice “Professional Dissatisfaction”
How can I improve? Every day…
Be Passionate, not Perfectionistic
Always ask, “How can I make it even better?”
Dan Pink’s “asymptote”
(keep reaching)
New Rule #3New Rule #3• Read. Listen. Learn. Never stop.
I wish had . . .
Didn’t need it for my job . . .
No treading water anymore
Learn in your passionate areas that contribute to
the company. Seek to continually add value.
It’s “not about you.” Then again, it IS!
New Rule #4New Rule #4
• Network as a WAY OF LIFE, not a means to
an end.
The “Strength of Weak Ties” by Mark Granovetter
How can you help them?
Information – Advice – Referral
New Rule #5New Rule #5
• Employ my “Why Not? Principle”
Non Impediti Ratione Cogitationinis
(Unencumbered by the thought process – Car Talk)
“If you can’t say “No,” the next answer MUST be “Yes!”
“Persistence trumps Talent” – from Johnny Bunko
You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”
– Wayne Gretzky
Develop Critical Career SkillsDevelop Critical Career Skills
• Don’t assume. Hire yourself as a PR Agent.
• Discover and grow your Strengths.
• Become “Lucky.”
• Sharpen your People Skills.
• Create and exert your Distinctiveness. Become
interesting.
• Master the “Permission Paradox.”
The “takeaway”. . .The “takeaway”. . .
Your career development is
entirely too important to be
left solely in the hands of
your employer!
The 5 Patterns of Extraordinary Careers – by Citrin, James M. and Smith, Richard A., 2003
The Adventures of Johnny Bunko – Pink, Dan, 2008
Drive – Pink, Dan, 2009
Flow – Csikszentmihalyi, Mihaly, 1990
Go, Put Your Strengths to Work - Buckingham, Marcus, 2007
How to Be a Star at Work - Kelly, Robert, 1998
Love It, Don’t Leave It – Kaye, Beverly and Jordan-Evans, Sharon, 1993
The Luck Factor – Wiseman, Richard, 2003
Stick Yourself Out There/Get Them to Come to You – Ginsberg, Scott, 2010
Some GREAT Resources . . .Some GREAT Resources . . .
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