Your next promotion has nothing to do with your technical abilities. Yet many professionals aspiring to advance their careers ignore the need to continue developing relationships and soft skills to the detriment of success. In this talk, Steve will share his story from Developer to Director and CEO of his own company, and provide you with tools and tips to undergo a makeover in your professional life and take your IAM career to the next level. Our industry, your company and your career depend on disrupting yourself and improving your game!
1. Career Development for IAM Professionals
June 9th, 2016
Steve Tout @stevetout
Forte Advisory @forteadvisory
2. An ant worker can
lift an object
weighing five to
ten times its
weight and can
drag a 20-50 times
heavier object.
How NOT to manage your career!
3. @ s t e v e t o u t @ f o r t e a d v i s o r y
The Curse of the Bell Curve
Thought
Leaders
Rainmakers
B Players
Minors
Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
SkillLevel(IQ)
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Developer
Analyst
Admin
Engineer
Architect
Manager
Sr. Engineer
Sr. Architect
Sr. Develop
Sr. Manager
Distinguished
Engineer
Enterprise Architect
Director
Fellow
Chief Architect
Vice President / CISO
Journalist
Entrepreneur
Legal Advisor
Quality Assurance
Product Manager
Program Manager
Analyst Sales & Marketing
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Reinvent Yourself
Should I A: Go back to slangin' dope?
Or should I B: Maintain and try to cope?
Or should I C: Just get crazy and wild?
But no I chose D: Create the G-Child
Do You See, by Warren G
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8. Invest In Yourself
• Your philosophy
• Your relationships
• Your attitude
• Your family
• Your priorities
• Your character
• Your skills
• Your knowledge
• Your communication
• Your brand
# i n v e s t i n y o u r s e l f @ s t e v e t o u t @ f o r t e a d v i s o r y
For economic safety in the future, you must invest in developing and enhancing the following:
Learn to work harder on yourself than you do
on your job. If you work hard on your job you’ll
make a living, if you work hard on yourself you
can make a fortune.
– Jim Rohn, Living An Exceptional Life
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10. Resources vs Resourcefulness
• Time
• Money
• Technology
• Contacts
• Experience
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Hire for attitude, train for skill
• Creativity
• Critical thinking
• Determination
• Curiosity
• Passion
11. @ s t e v e t o u t @ f o r t e a d v i s o r y
Think for yourself!
12. Call to action…
•Create the G-Child – personal brand equity
•Take ownership for your future
•Change your focus – resourcefulness
•Think for yourself – develop your voice
•Have fun!
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