Sunday, July 28, 2013

Career Tips- Be in the information loop at work























Information and knowledge contribute significantly to career growth


In today's corporate world, it is information and knowledge that helps one to not only perform well but also contribute in a highly effective manner to the growth of ones company .

Most of us try to remain focused on the overall scenario and update ourselves regarding market issues. Without the right info, we end up working in a vacuum.There may be times when we are not fully aware of market needs and opportunities.

It is a well-known fact that we cannot really succeed if we are out of the information loop at the workplace. Few indications that we might be out of the loop  include the fact that most of the time, we hear about things just as they happen. We do not get any advance information . There may be even be times when we hear about organizational matters from external sources.

It is essential that we take the required steps to be and stay in the loop before it gets to late .

Here are few tips to consider

Have an internal network; build and maintain it through regular interaction

Try to maintain good relationship with your superiors and try to spend time with them often

Keep your eyes and ears open this is all the more important when you notice new visitors and activities in the organization

Share what you know as doing so will motivate others to share what they know with you

Stay in touch with people in the same industry ; there may be times when they know more about your company than you do

Read all information about your company that is being published

Differentiate genuine information from rumor. Make sure you reconfirm things and not spread rumors.

Career Tips


Try to maintain good relationship with your superiors
Share what you know so others are motivated to share to
Keep yourself updated with information about your company