Skipping Levels

October 26, 2023

Consider a scenario that your manager is good but it is not helping you much
to move up your career ladder. You want to get noticed by senior leadership without spoiling the equation with your
boss! Here are some tips that might help you:

1. Demonstrate commitment to learn new skills/technologies/certification!

Show how serious you are investing time outside office hours to learn new skills maybe for special
projects that will both help the company reach its goals and provide you with an opportunity to stretch
yourself

2. Team’s success is your success!

Senior Leadership recognize that the greatest opportunity for success lies in a team working well
together. Someone who makes those around them better is invaluable in the eyes of the senior leadership

3. Remember it’s the number game!

You want to have a good idea of where you stand within the larger organization, especially in
moments when all eyes are on you — such as presentations, meetings, or project reports. When you
are able to prove the value of your contributions, you are able to prove the value of your worth as
an employee and team member. Think of it as an opportunity to show senior leaders why they
should be paying attention to you.

4. Commitment is the key!

Once you commit to something, commit to doing it well. When opportunities arise, senior
leadership are looking for someone with a good track record of getting the job done and bringing in
positive results. This means your name needs to be associated with good work. Those who can take
on small projects and do it well are more likely to be asked to take on bigger projects later.
Finally, there is no short path to getting noticed. And even if you find one, you may not have
what you need to do the job well if you get there prematurely. But if you focus with dedication, patience,
and the acceptance that growing a stellar career takes some time, you’ll keep moving in the right direction
and be ready for what’s next when it comes! Good Luck ��