“透視《財富》500強(qiáng)”是一個互動社區(qū),《財富》500強(qiáng)公司的高管會在此與全球的讀者交流思想,提供領(lǐng)導(dǎo)力方面的建議。本期的問題是:請列舉有助于在工作中脫穎而出的三件事?答問者是通用電氣基金會總裁兼主管通用電氣波士頓地區(qū)開發(fā)與運(yùn)營的副總裁安.R.克利。 我經(jīng)常回顧過去的經(jīng)驗(yàn)教訓(xùn),如今的工作中也在持續(xù)學(xué)習(xí)。我發(fā)現(xiàn)無論任何種職位、身處哪個行業(yè)、哪個級別,以下幾點(diǎn)經(jīng)驗(yàn)都是適用的。 團(tuán)隊(duì)合作 可能乍一聽比較難理解,但身為團(tuán)隊(duì)的一員反倒更容易吸引別人注意。加入團(tuán)隊(duì)后你會有機(jī)會在公司各個部門結(jié)交新朋友,增加存在感,提高知識和技能水平,從多種角度觀察并理解事物。孤狼是不會成功的。不管是平級的同僚、導(dǎo)師還是領(lǐng)導(dǎo),團(tuán)隊(duì)成員和同事會是你最龐大的后援團(tuán)。團(tuán)隊(duì)獲得成功,你也可以借機(jī)拓展人脈和視野。 增長才智 沒有誰一入職場就是專家,也沒人對剛?cè)胄械男氯吮н@種期望。不過如果想事業(yè)取得進(jìn)步,就要熱衷學(xué)習(xí),積極聽取建議。我從剛工作開始就保持學(xué)習(xí)的心態(tài)而且一直持續(xù)到今日,這是我養(yǎng)成最好的習(xí)慣之一。我在通用電氣公司接受了新職責(zé)后,比如領(lǐng)導(dǎo)通用電氣基金會,而且安排將總部遷往波士頓等等,也發(fā)現(xiàn)保持學(xué)習(xí)心態(tài)格外重要。 我一直在學(xué)習(xí)和適應(yīng)工作環(huán)境。其中部分可以通過仔細(xì)聆聽和擴(kuò)大閱讀面實(shí)現(xiàn),我也經(jīng)常找相關(guān)專家?guī)椭椭附?。隨著專業(yè)知識增長,你會在相關(guān)領(lǐng)域逐漸建立聲譽(yù),成為某個領(lǐng)域的“百事通”對你有利無害。你在某個業(yè)務(wù)領(lǐng)域或者職能方面越精通,你對上司和公司就越有價值。 承擔(dān)風(fēng)險 想成功就必須承擔(dān)風(fēng)險。無論你是初出茅廬,還是久經(jīng)沙場,出任新職務(wù)或者接手不曾熟悉的新任務(wù),新挑戰(zhàn)總會層出不窮,強(qiáng)迫你調(diào)整思路考慮問題。我目前在通用電氣擔(dān)任兩個新的職位,工作內(nèi)容都不是我輕車熟路的,但我充滿好奇心,對新機(jī)遇滿懷激情。如果真想讓領(lǐng)導(dǎo)對你的工作能力留下好印象,應(yīng)該努力在未曾涉獵的領(lǐng)域贏得成功。 我當(dāng)過私人執(zhí)業(yè)律師,為政府部門里一些頂尖的環(huán)保機(jī)構(gòu)做過法律顧問,如今在全球最大、也最富創(chuàng)新精神的企業(yè)之一通用電氣身兼數(shù)職。要是你也像我一樣在許多機(jī)構(gòu)任多個職位,你就有機(jī)會嘗試新事物,甚至隨著職位上升發(fā)現(xiàn)全新的自我。假如你不斷學(xué)習(xí)、不斷進(jìn)步,你的辛苦工作受到重視只是時間問題。(財富中文網(wǎng)) ? 譯者:Pessy 審校:夏林 |
The Fortune 500 Insiders Network is an online community where top executives from the Fortune 500 share ideas and offer leadership advice with Fortune’s global audience. Today’s answer to the question, “What are three things you can do to get noticed at work?” is written by Ann R. Klee, president of the GE Foundation and vice president, Boston development and operations for GE. When I think about the things I have learned and continue to learn that helped me advance in my career, there are a few lessons that ring true, no matter the role, industry, or level I was in: Team up It may sound counterintuitive, but being a part of a team can help get you noticed as an individual. It gives you the chance to meet (and impress) new people across your company, advances your own knowledge base and skillset, and helps you see and understand diverse perspectives. You will never be successful as a lone wolf. Your teammates and colleagues—be they peers, mentors, or leaders—can be your biggest advocates. Succeed on a team and you will have grown your network and visibility. Get smart No one enters their first job as an expert—nor is that an expectation of those just starting out in their career. However, to advance you need to be eager to learn and ready to listen to those around you. One of the best things I did when first starting my career, and that I’ve maintained to this day, was to keep a learning mindset. This continues to be critical as I take on new challenges at GE, such as my current role leading the GE Foundation and managing our headquarters’ move to Boston. I am constantly learning and adapting to the space I work in. I can do part of that myself by listening carefully and reading, but I also often look to the subject matter experts to help educate me. As you grow in your field, you will build credibility as a subject matter expert, and it’s rewarding to be looked at as the go-to resource in a topic area. The more you educate yourself within your field of business or function, the more valuable you are to your boss and your company. Take risks To be successful, you have to take risks. Whether you’re just starting out or have decades of experience, stretching yourself into a new role or taking on new responsibilities that are outside of your comfort zone will challenge you in new ways and force you to think differently. I’m doing this today with my two new roles at GE. I’m working outside of my comfort zone, but I am curious and passionate about these new opportunities. If you want your employer to really be impressed by your work ethic, try to succeed in an area you haven’t worked in before. I’ve worked as a lawyer in private practice, as counsel at some of the highest-ranking environmental agencies in government, and now wear multiple hats working for GE, one of the largest and most innovative companies in the world. When you’ve worked in as many different roles for as many organizations as I have, you have an opportunity to try new things, and even reinvent yourself as you continue to advance in your career. If you keep evolving and learning, it’s only a matter of time before your hard work will get noticed. |