Build a reputation by becoming remarkable in a valuable way
From the An Influential Project Manager Blog
by Colin Gautrey
Today, more than ever, a project manager needs to be an influencer.
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The benefit of having a strong reputation is that you will find it easier to get things done. A reputation is really just a set of expectations and opinions that others hold about you. However, to gain these benefits, you really need to become remarkable, you need to stand head and shoulders above your compatriots, at least in some way that is of significant interest/value to others.
Think about:
- Who do you know who has a strong reputation?
- What is it about them which makes you think that?
- How have they established their reputation?
- In what ways have they become remarkable?
- What can you learn from their example?
- How do you want to become remarkable?
- Will this be enough to stand out from your competitors?
- Is it of value to those you wish to impress?
- What are you going to do to build your reputation now?
Don't forget to take a look at my webinar on this topic in the OnDemand area: Building Your Reputation
Posted on: February 21, 2017 11:59 PM |
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Deepesh Rammoorthy
ICT Project Manager ( PMP®AgilePM®Certified ScrumMaster® (CSM®))| Australian Red Cross Blood Service
Tarneit, Vic, Australia
Personal Experience
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Who do you know who has a strong reputation?
a colleague
What is it about them which makes you think that?
because the boss thinks so
How have they established their reputation?
working closely with the boss in the last job
In what ways have they become remarkable?
because the boss thinks so
What can you learn from their example?
have to find a boss you can get close to
How do you want to become remarkable?
on my own terms. through my remarkable work and outputs
Will this be enough to stand out from your competitors?
Time will till
Is it of value to those you wish to impress?
Doesn't seem like it just now. the best course of action will be to stop trying
What are you going to do to build your reputation now?
Keep working hard and progress and try and learn something new.
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