Why be more visible

Why Be More Visible? wwW.KOKAIBUSINESSCOACH.COM LIMITED VISIBILITY HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR CORPORATE VISIBILITY? STRENGTHEN YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR BOSS It's a good idea to talk to your boss periodically about your work, even if you have a formal performance evaluation process at your company. Use this time to discuss what is going well, to ask for suggestions on how you can add more value to the team, and to find out about opportunities to raise your profile. ASK FOR HIGH-VISIBILITY PROJECTS Does your team do anything that needs it to work with people in other teams or departments? Or are there any assignments you could take on that have a great impact on your organization's bottom line?Don't wait for your manager to assign these projects to you - ask to work on them when you find out about them. VOLUNTEER TO REPRESENT YOUR TEAM If your team sends a representative to cross- departmental meetings, ask your boss if you can attend. You could also volunteer to speak at project or committee meetings, or at company town hall meetings. Tip: If you're new to public speaking, start by giving presentations to a smaller group. PARTICIPATE IN LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES Company-wide training events, such as seminars or "lunch and learn" or executive visits with Q&A (Questions and Answers) sessions, provide great opportunities for you to become better known within your organization. Make an effort to contribute to discussions, and partner with people you don't already know in "break out" sessions, so that you can build your network. DEMONSTRATE YOUR EXPERTISE When you're seen as an expert in your organization, you'll develop a reputation as someone who others can come to for help. This can lead to interesting work projects, as well as speaking and training opportunities, all of which increase your visibility. GET MORE TIPS AT www.KOKAIBUSINESSCOACH.COM