JJ's Tips in this issue
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SITUATION QUESTION:
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How do I enhance my value so I can avoid being vulnerable if another layoff or
downsizing occurs?
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SOLUTIONS:
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Keeping our jobs is the No. 1 goal during a downturn in the economy that causes
restructuring and flattening of organizations. We need to be valued so highly that we take
charge of our own destiny.
These tips will make you more purposeful about influencing how you are viewed by your boss
and the other decision makers in your company.
1) Since bosses usually keep their most-valued top performers, BECOME ONE.The perception
of your performance will affect the layoff decision, so ask what you need to do to improve
NOW. A manager told me this was the determining factor with one employee during the last
downsizing. He felt his proactive behavior would be even more valuable since there would
be fewer people on his team to do the work.
2). Work to get involved in a high-priority revenue mainstream project that is endorsed by
executives two levels up, if possible. You may be at risk if you're not working on
projects that are very important to the success of the company. Strong sales and service
departments are necessities for long-term survival.
3) Get your attitude in the right place immediately. An executive told me about his
department's last restructure that required him to reduce his headcount. Since the two men
in question were performing at the same level, he chose to keep the one who was more
positive in accepting the company changes and turning them into his advantage. The other
man talked constantly about his struggles and worries about everything. He saw himself as
a victim instead of a victor taking responsibility for his outcome.
4) Make the person you report to look good by your performance. Learn what her goals are
and how she'll be measured. Ask how you can help her be more successful even if it means
more work for you.
5) Become a decisive self-starter, and strive to be viewed as an energetic person who
enthusiastically gets things done.
6) Observe the company strategy for next year, and learn NEW SKILLS that will make you
important in implementing the new direction.
7) Even though you are already doing work that you inherited from those who were laid off
earlier, offer to help on committees or in places that are short handed. When you
VOLUNTEER before you're asked, you dramatically increase your value.
8) Aligning yourself with the important business priorities, revamping your attitude,
learning new skills, volunteering to help, and making your boss look successful can
increase your job security. Regardless, you'll enjoy your work more, and be better
prepared to stay employed in the future.
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JJ's QUOTES:
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"If you want to change attitudes, start with a change in behavior."
William
Glasser.
"We can learn to soar only in direct proportion to our determination to rise above
the doubt and transcend
the limitations."
David
McNally
"Our limitations are mostly self imposed." JJ Lauderbaugh
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