Make Yourself Valuable at Work
Making yourself valuable at work is not only important during times of layoffs and downsizing but during times of prosperity and abundance. It isn't rocket science, it doesn't involve going back to school, and it isn't difficult. If you follow these simple steps, you will become the "go to person" at your job.
Instructions
1. Focus on being the solution and not the problem. You need to be the person that people go to for the two "As"--answers and action. No one goes to the person who complains and whines. No one goes to the person who is uncooperative and lazy. People go to the person who they know has the answers (and if he doesn't he will get them) and who is willing to take action to make things happen. Your job is to make everyone else's job easier. So, focus on being the solution and not the problem. Being the solution and not the problem has value.
2. Anticipate what your boss wants and provide what he wants before he even asks for it. Remember, that old saying, "Be proactive." It may sound like a worn out cliche, but it works. Anticipating what is needed in any situation has value.
3. Have the facts and information at your fingertips. Be organized and prepared to present the facts via reports and or charts on short notice. Organization and professional presentation of the facts and information has value.
4. Volunteer, be the one to step up to the plate when asked to. Don't shy away from a challenge, instead welcome it with open arms. Volunteering has value.
5. Have a great attitude, learn to listen and to get along with everyone. This doesn't mean you can't have an opinion or that you can't express your opinion. What it means is that you are a listener and that you are open to hearing opinions other than your own. You are fair, open and understanding. Having a great attitude has value.
