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Succeeding in the Work Place

As an employee you are expected to act and carry yourself in a manner that is in line with the organisation's values. Your job may have certain demands and obligations that you need to comply with. It is important to familiarise yourself with what is expected of you and to act accordingly and produce results that are expected of you or exceeding expectations.

Below is a list of some of the attributes that you will have to demonstrate in the workplace.

Good Communication Skills

Effective communication is a key component you need to demonstrate, you should show that you are able to communicate your thoughts and ideas well. This can be done through verbal or written communication. It is important to note appropriate communication practices within an organisation. You also need to be aware of non verbal communication because sometimes the things you are not saying speak as well.

Problem Solving Ability

Employers value an individual who is able to solve problems. Providing solutions to problems big or small is a key skill. It is important to constantly enrich your knowledge so that you are well- informed and able to provide creative and innovative solutions.

Team Work

Collaboration is a large part of work in this day and age. We have to collaborate with a wide range of individuals to meet our professional objectives. Your ability to work in a team and adapt to interpersonal relations is important in the workplace. Working well in a team, knowing your role within the team, fulfilling your responsibilities, working towards a common goal and collaboratively producing desired outcomes will contribute to a successful team. In every organisation you will have to collaborate with others at one time or another, so it is important to demonstrate good team work practices as an employee.

Adaptability

The demands of an organisation or a department in an organisation can change at any given time. It is important for an employee to be able to recognise this and adapt accordingly. Adaptability is a key skill in this day and age especially because a lot of jobs keep changing due to the advancement of technology. As an employee you need to show that you are able to accept change and adapt accordingly whenever necessary.

Initiative

Initiative is an important capability; it allows your supervisor to trust you with the work that has been assigned to you. Taking initiative is an important attribute as an employee, having a self-starter mentality is important to prevent micro- management. Your supervisor will be able to focus on the work at hand rather than checking if you are in fact doing your job. This helps you to build a good reputation and increases your profile in terms of reliability.

Self-Management

As an employee self-management is important. This involves your ability to manage work and time. Time management, work load management, planning and monitoring of personal progress are key aspects of building a good work portfolio. These attributes will be noticed especially by your manager.

 

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