QUESTION 25

HOW CAN I GET MY TEAM AND MYSELF NOTICED BY THE PEOPLE THAT MATTER?

Why it’s important: Doing your job well is not sufficient if you want to get promoted. You have to stand out from the crowd.

Managers are not judged solely on what they do but also on what their team achieves. The proof of your management skills is reflected in how good your team is. If your team is performing badly, it means you are not doing your job. Your job is to knock your team into shape, using any and all means available to you. But the door of responsibility swings both ways. If your team has a great reputation, it’s only right that you get credit for that. So you are not being entirely altruistic when you seek recognition for your team. There is also an element ...

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