7 Tips to Enhance Your Value at Work

A successful executive

“No man can be successful unless he first loves his work.” - David Sarnoff, CEO of RCA

In a good time or bad time, it is always prudent to play your cards right by giving it your best shot to be a valuable person at work. Here are the things to look into to fortify your position in the company 

 1. Decisive input: Your boss always seeks your view when there is a decision to be made. Your recommendations are always valued and accepted. Continue to play your role well by providing insightful input to assist your boss in decision making. 

 2. Boost revenue: You may not be doing sales and marketing but you can contribute towards the income of the company by highlighting and promoting the products of the company to people you know. .You will be surprised to learn that word of mouth has a viral effect. When more and more people are talking about products, more sales will be generated. Credit goes to you. 

 3. Reduce expenses: You are the best person in your department to have first-hand knowledge of the expenses incurred. When you observe carefully you will be able to come up with ideas to trim cost without affecting the efficient running of the department. Your proactive approach is highly valued by your employer. 

 4. Promote the image of the company: The way you talk about the place where you work can impact the image of the company positively or negatively. Project a healthy image of the establishment. When you speak well of your employer it reflects equally well on you as a member of the company. 

 5. Maintain your trustworthiness and dependability: You are a trusted executive of the company and the boss has full confidence in you to get things done. Do not make a wrong move or else your future will be as good as ruined. 

 6. Adaptability: Change is the only constant in this world. Be willing to forgo old thinking and adopt new ways of doing things. Embrace new ideas to move with the time and keep yourself up-to-date.

 7. Sharpen the three important skills: According to Robert L. Katz, the author of the famous article Skills of an Effective Administrator, the three vital skills of an executive are technical skill, human skill, and conceptual skill. Always improve upon these three skills to maintain an edge over others in the company. Do not be complacent; you should always be on your toes to be more efficient, more effective, and more productive. You will be treasured more than anyone else. 

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