2. The Corporate Ladder
Hard work is important but hard work alone is not
necessary to succeed in a job.
You need other political skills to maneuver in an
organization.
Having good terms with you Boss is the primary
requirement.
Next comes the relationship with your team members
and your subordinates.
Then comes your competency in your job.
3. All are Businesses!
Remember one important thing that all organizations
are running to serve customers, not because they want
to do charity, All are businesses only.
Even a non-profit entity needs to generate enough
income in order to survive.
So, all organizations sell or market some products /
services in order to generate profit and which in terms
benefit other stake holders.
So you are hired because you are part of generating
profit to the organization.
4. Organizations have layers!
Most of the organizations have different layers, and
different layers are created because hierarchies are
needed to divide the work among various groups so
that objectives are fulfilled.
But at the same time, layers do create a political
climate where one has to have the necessary skill to
maneuver through the corporate jungle.
Do not isolate yourself because you belong to one
department because at last only, organizations
objectives are evaluated and not just one department.
5. Boss knows more than you do!
Remember that bosses know more than you do
because they have access to more information than
you.
You might be the next Henry Ford or Jeff bezos but if
you are in a job, your boss knows more than you do.
Even if you know you are right from your point of view,
remember that your boss has more information from
other departments and understands a bigger picture.
If you don’t like your boss then don’t work for him, get
an another job, it is better for you.
6. As you go higher you will have
more bosses to report!
It is true that as you go higher you might have more
than one boss to report to.
Relationship with all your higher up is critical to your
success.
See to that you produce results at your work even when
you have good terms with your bosses because you
have been hired to produce results.
Treat your customers and vendors with respect
because their feedback is also essential for your career
growth.
7. See to that you are not in the Firing
Line!
All organizations maintain a Firing List as they have a
hiring List and so keep in mind that you are not there
in the firing list.
You can turn around any situation if you behave in a
manner which is expected by your boss.
Your bosses expectation precedes other requirements.
Miss-alignment can cause adverse effects, talk to your
superiors and subordinates and do course corrections
before it is too late.
8. If you decide to Quit, do so!
If you are not happy with your job and if it is high time
to leave please don’t hesitate to quit but make sure that
you are not taking a hasty decision.
Make necessary arrangements before you quit.
Have a plan B
Get another assignment before you sign your papers.
Don’t be a hero, but be smart to maneuver over your
choices.
If one door closes, another will open and this is the law
of this universe.
9. At last please remember!
It is not about the Job, it is about your Career that
matters. So, always go for the long term.
Be a Sprinter but at the same time be a marathoner!
10. About the Author:
Barath Surendran
Entrepreneur, Trainer, Career Consultant
and a coach. He has more than 11 years of
experience working for various corporate
like GE Capital, Naukri.com, Bharti
Group and Manipal Group. Runs his own
Training company – Techemate
Leadership Academy.
For Expert Guidance, Training and
Consulting please Contact below.
Contact : +91 9444063345, +91 9841194310
Email: barath.surendran@gmail.com
