Positive Working Relationships Can Move You Up The Corporate Ladder

There are some practical things that you can do to solidify your position as an indispensible asset in your organization. You can bring solutions to the table, not problems. You can build strong relationships and be a true team player. What is the benefit to these practices? Overwhelming success!

Deliver Solutions, Not Problems
Never kick the problem “upstairs” (to the boss)! Always kick the solution upstairs! Bosses love solutions, not problems.

When problems arise, see the solutions. Find a way to solve it. Don’t carry it into your boss’s office. He or she has enough sticky problems to solve!

Then you can kick your solution upstairs.

“This problem has come up. I have thought of three ways to deal with it. I believe number one is the best approach. Do you have any thoughts or input on the matter?”

Also, remember that criticizing the boss never got anyone promoted!

Build Strong Working Relationships
There are two categories of skills that are required of you. One is the technical skill that you bring to the workplace. It is normally a scarce skill or something that you do better than anyone else. The other category is people skills. This is the skill to interact effectively with the people you work with. Learn both well.

You must have two skill sets: technical skills and people skills!

People skills require you to communicate well both verbally and in writing. Learn how to listen well to others. Learn how to communicate your ideas effectively.

Help other people get their work done. Be a facilitator. Stand ready to assist others in achieving their objectives. As you help them, you will find them willing to help you get your work done.

You will be valued as a team player.

The ability to get along well with people and the willingness to support them are the key elements that will be looked for in selecting managers within successful organizations.

Invest time in getting to know the people you work with. Recognize them and give gratitude to them for the help they give you and the good work they do in general.

Always be a team player!