From Contributor to Captain

A Guide for Aspiring Managers

From Contributor to Captain covers the critical activities and common mistakes on the path to being promoted to management

Intelligent 1:1's

Who to meet with, how many 1:1's to have and how to make the most of a 1:1 are covered. It's key to use this dedicated time to your advantage. So many waste this opportunity, don't be one of those.

Playing the political game

Let's face it, competency is only part of the battle to getting promoted, the rest is often politics. I will show you haw to play the game and avoid the traps. Don't overlook this key aspect of getting noticed for advancement.

Tips and Techniques to Impress

Don't have time to make this all happen? Hopefully, you are busting your butt to do a great job. It does not take tremendous amounts of time to accomplish getting noticed and securing your spot on the promotion list, let me show you some clever ways to impress without killing yourself.

Skills to be Successful

You are up for a promotion, now what? Knowing what to say and the skills you need to demonstrate will make a transition smooth and set the trajectory for future advancement. Learning the difference between a great individual contributor and a manager is key.

From Contributor to Captain

Over my 20 years in corporate life, I have spent more time striving, coaching and helping others grapple with the process and politics involved in taking the step from an individual contributor to a people leader.

I have decided to combine all the advice, techniques into one eBook to help those looking to make their move into management.

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What are you waiting for? Make your move to management!

According to CEB as many as 60 percent of new managers fail within the first two years. Making it to Management will give you invaluable help in both getting promoted and making sure you don't become a statistic.

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