{"id":10034,"date":"2013-02-05T10:44:19","date_gmt":"2013-02-05T17:44:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/svapm.org\/?p=10034"},"modified":"2012-07-03T11:47:14","modified_gmt":"2012-07-03T18:47:14","slug":"how-protect-job-shake-up-top","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/svapm.org\/?p=10034","title":{"rendered":"How to protect your job when there is a shake-up at the top"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is Laura Lee Rose, instructor for the GoTo Academy: Tools for the GoTo Guy and Gal<\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0I am a business and life coach that specializes in professional development, time management, project management and work-life balance strategies.\u00a0 This is a segment from the GoTo Academy Leadership<\/a> series<\/p>\n

In the previous SSWUG TV interview with Stephen Wynkoop, we covered How to protect your job when there is a shake-up at the top\u201d<\/strong> .\u00a0\u00a0 This is a more detailed discussion on that topic.<\/p>\n

In these changing times, you often hear rumors of re-organizations and layoffs.<\/p>\n

What would you do if you came into work and found out that your boss has been fired?<\/em><\/p>\n

How do you make certain that you are not next to go?<\/em><\/p>\n

The most effective way to assure stability and sustainability is to make sure your boss isn\u2019t your only conduit to success.\u00a0 If he is the only one that knows your value and potential, then (once he is gone) it is much like jumping out of an airplane with no parachute. It\u2019s a little too late to create the network- parachute in your professional path at this company.<\/p>\n

Even in IT and project management, you must be skilled in marketing and sales.\u00a0 You need to be effectively and appropriately marketing and promoting yourself to your network of supporters and sponsors.<\/p>\n

How do you do this?\u00a0 Like any successful endeavor, you truly need a deliberate plan of action.\u00a0 Your career is not your manager\u2019s responsibility.\u00a0 You don\u2019t need to wait on your manager to assign you a high-profile project.\u00a0 There are deliberate actions you can take on your own.\u00a0 After all, your career is your responsibility.<\/p>\n

Start driving your own success by choosing activities that expand your influence beyond your manager and your department.<\/p>\n

Review the enclosed INP (Individual Network Plan) worksheet at the end of this article.\u00a0 It has specific steps and techniques to setup your networking plan.\u00a0 In the meantime, consider the below suggestions to get out of your own way:<\/p>\n