This is an extract from a mini toolkit ‘Should I Stay or Should I Move Jobs? ‘ (article +E-Templates) that can be source from this link.
Choosing an organisation and a life partner have much in common. During the courtship both parties are on best behaviour, all adverse behaviour traits are well disguised. Promises are made, and even lies told, to give the impression that in the future, life is going to be so much better together. We find, as time passes, that indeed the grass is not greener on the other side of the fence. Also, our needs change with time meaning that a move may be inevitable. However, often if the right discussions are held, then both you and the organisation can move forward together.
Before we go any further on this topic you need to know where you are going. Otherwise “Any road will take you there.”
Let us find out a bit about ourselves. Answer these questions.
| 1. Have you worked for a blue-chip company? | □ Yes | □ No |
| 2. Have you worked for a great manager? | □ Yes | □ No |
| 3. Have your worked under an inspirational CEO? | □ Yes | □ No |
| 4. Have you managed a large team? | □ Yes | □ No |
If you can answer yes to all these questions decision making is going to be far easier. We all need to have worked for a great manager and under an inspirational CEO. It will help use decide whether we want a long-term career in management. By expanding your experiences, you will be in a better position to make decisions.
You now need to consider your long-term career objectives
| 5. Do I see my long-range goal as working in a large organisation? | □ Yes | □ No |
| 6. Or do I want to be running my own company? | □ Yes | □ No |
| 7. Do you know the lifestyle you want to achieve? | □ Yes | □ No |
| 8. Are you willing to sacrifice a work life balance for your future career? | □ Yes | □ No |
| 9. Have you a vision of what your end goal is for your career? | □ Yes | □ No |
| 10.Do you yearn to work in another country? | □ Yes | □ No |
The answers will now begin to shape a future which may look very different to what it is now.
We should now look at the fit with your current organisation ……
Contents of this Mini-toolkit
Overview…………………………………………………………………………………………. 3
Current organisation checklist……………………………………………………………. 4
Planning your future…………………………………………………………………………… 5
Knowing which road, you are travelling on……………………………………………. 5
Neuro linguistic programming……………………………………………………………. 5
Treasure mapping – a way to use NLP to further your career, your life and your relationships…………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
The Winner’s bible…………………………………………………………………………. 11
The keys bases to cover in your career………………………………………………. 12
Maximise your potential in your current organisation……………………………….. 15
Understand the degree of fit or misfit………………………………………………… 15
Dress for your next work promotion………………………………………………….. 16
Create a band of brothers and sisters………………………………………………… 16
Recruiting the right people all the time………………………………………………. 16
Attend leadership and management training……………………………………….. 17
Be an advanced user of all the organisation’s important technology…………. 17
Maximise project responsibilities………………………………………………………. 18
Take work on that links you to the decision makers………………………………. 18
Getting prepared for the decision………………………………………………………… 19
Have a cluster of mentors……………………………………………………………….. 19
Having a safe-haven – a second passion…………………………………………….. 20
Develop good nutrition habits so you do not run out of fuel……………………. 21
Self-improvement…………………………………………………………………………….. 22
Advanced self-awareness………………………………………………………………… 22
Self-regulation and anger management……………………………………………… 26
Hostmanship………………………………………………………………………………… 26
Maintain your learning agility…………………………………………………………… 27
Quarterly career review with a mentor……………………………………………….. 28
Becoming slightly famous……………………………………………………………….. 28
Choosing the right job offer……………………………………………………………….. 29
Do your homework………………………………………………………………………… 29
Degree of values fit……………………………………………………………………….. 30
The key people to talk to…………………………………………………………….. 31
Next steps
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