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According to you in order to get a promotion do I need to be my boss puppy or I just have to do only my work?

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Mahalmadane Touré Engineer| National Headquarters of Geology and Mines of Mali (Bamako) Mali
Sometimes I see people holding their boss' wallet or and do other things just to get a promotion. So what do you think about things like that?
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Najam Mumtaz Retired Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
If you are good at your professional duty and you are bringing projects to a successful end and your progress is visible up the hierarchy than company won't let you go and you will get your deserved promotion too. Being nice and humble to people around you will guarantee it.
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Oct 16, 2017 8:52 AM
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Bala Sripada Hyderabad, Ap, India
I totally agree with Andrew.

My 2 cents are- Your Contrinution and Results speak. That said, if you are seeking for a Promotion as Manager ( I mean not of an individual Contributor Role), then how much you are able to Gel with Others matters. Meaning...even if we are disagreeing, how we are conveying our thoughts up in the chain matters. As end of the day, It is a Team Work. So in conclusion, I can say, Situation Leadership and EQ etc. Plays a decent role too.
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Oct 16, 2017 8:53 AM
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MARK A ANNUNZIATA, Sr VP/EXPERT CONSULTANCY TO THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY| ROMAN STRUCTURES, INC WELLINGTON FL Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
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Speaking with my BOSS hat on, the Primary characteristic for earning my respect and support is Technical Skills, second would be what PMI terms "soft skills".
As a PM on a Construction Site, I usually have a fairly large SMER staff reporting to me-up to 150 Engineers. Eventually through the course of problem solving and reporting, I get the opportunity to interact one on one. Nothing impresses me more than a Staffer that has mastered the technical skills of his job; and if he can convince me to alter my viewpoint on a subject- well then he is my hero!
Additionally, if I has good soft skills and presentation skills for Staff Meetings or Stakeholders that I can put on display, then I consider that a huge win for the Team as a whole---and bodes well for his support from me during Assessment Reviews and Salary Recommendations!
My advice--Be That Guy!
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Oct 16, 2017 8:53 AM
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Mahalmadane Touré Engineer| National Headquarters of Geology and Mines of Mali (Bamako) Mali
Oct 15, 2017 8:23 PM
Replying to Stéphane Parent
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Your achievement and value addition must be visible and known to your boss' boss and her boss.
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Mahalmadane Touré Engineer| National Headquarters of Geology and Mines of Mali (Bamako) Mali
Oct 15, 2017 9:52 PM
Replying to Najam Mumtaz
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If you are good at your professional duty and you are bringing projects to a successful end and your progress is visible up the hierarchy than company won't let you go and you will get your deserved promotion too. Being nice and humble to people around you will guarantee it.
Thank you for your help.
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Mahalmadane Touré Engineer| National Headquarters of Geology and Mines of Mali (Bamako) Mali
Oct 16, 2017 1:54 AM
Replying to Bala Sripada
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I totally agree with Andrew.

My 2 cents are- Your Contrinution and Results speak. That said, if you are seeking for a Promotion as Manager ( I mean not of an individual Contributor Role), then how much you are able to Gel with Others matters. Meaning...even if we are disagreeing, how we are conveying our thoughts up in the chain matters. As end of the day, It is a Team Work. So in conclusion, I can say, Situation Leadership and EQ etc. Plays a decent role too.
Thank you for your help.
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Mahalmadane Touré Engineer| National Headquarters of Geology and Mines of Mali (Bamako) Mali
Oct 16, 2017 4:03 AM
Replying to MARK A ANNUNZIATA, Sr
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MT-
Speaking with my BOSS hat on, the Primary characteristic for earning my respect and support is Technical Skills, second would be what PMI terms "soft skills".
As a PM on a Construction Site, I usually have a fairly large SMER staff reporting to me-up to 150 Engineers. Eventually through the course of problem solving and reporting, I get the opportunity to interact one on one. Nothing impresses me more than a Staffer that has mastered the technical skills of his job; and if he can convince me to alter my viewpoint on a subject- well then he is my hero!
Additionally, if I has good soft skills and presentation skills for Staff Meetings or Stakeholders that I can put on display, then I consider that a huge win for the Team as a whole---and bodes well for his support from me during Assessment Reviews and Salary Recommendations!
My advice--Be That Guy!
M
Thank you for your help.
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Priteshkumar Shah Glastonbury, CT, United States
Well you have two choices....I would keep working hard and honest (not puppy) then if he doesn't give you reward, change department or change company...Usually dishonest bosses may not last long in company.
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Oct 16, 2017 10:50 AM
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Craig Dalrymple Community Engagement Specialist| Project Management Institute Troy, Pa, United States
Following on the great feedback already given; I've always found that framing my work and choices inside the answer to this question leads me to success:

What can I do that will contribute to the success of the organization?

Sometimes that really does mean getting my boss a coffee so they can stay on a call that requires their participation. Other times it means focusing on specific projects or work and declining to get involved in others.

A key to this is knowing the global strategy of the business, as well as my departmental and team strategies. That allows me to make informed choices about the work I do. It also requires enough decisiveness to make these choices in reasonable time and the ability to explain why I made them when asked.

That focus tends to be received as good work and gives the reputation that Andrew called out. When people connect your work to things that help the business do well, they can't help but have a positive view of you from that work.
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Oct 16, 2017 10:49 AM
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Mahalmadane Touré Engineer| National Headquarters of Geology and Mines of Mali (Bamako) Mali
Oct 16, 2017 10:23 AM
Replying to Craig Dalrymple
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Following on the great feedback already given; I've always found that framing my work and choices inside the answer to this question leads me to success:

What can I do that will contribute to the success of the organization?

Sometimes that really does mean getting my boss a coffee so they can stay on a call that requires their participation. Other times it means focusing on specific projects or work and declining to get involved in others.

A key to this is knowing the global strategy of the business, as well as my departmental and team strategies. That allows me to make informed choices about the work I do. It also requires enough decisiveness to make these choices in reasonable time and the ability to explain why I made them when asked.

That focus tends to be received as good work and gives the reputation that Andrew called out. When people connect your work to things that help the business do well, they can't help but have a positive view of you from that work.
Thank you for your help.
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