Organisations are constantly searching for people who can think ahead, solve problems, improve
performance and create value. Become that person. Don’t wait for opportunities create the opportunities by becoming the person who makes work easier, teams stronger and organisations better.
In today’s workplace, it is not the busiest employee who stands out; it is the employee who consistently solves problems and creates value.
Amaka had just received her appointment letter and just like every fresh graduate, she was excited about beginning her career but also wondered how she stand out in an organisation filled with experienced professionals. A few days before resumption, she visited her career mentor who had spent over thirty years in the corporate world.
After congratulating her, he asked, hope you know the fastest way to rise in any organisation? Amaka smiled confidently. I think it is hard work, honesty and punctuality. Her mentor was impressed, that she is thinking. Those are important, he replied, but they are only foundation to standing out at work. The quickest way to accelerate to the top is to become a problem solver. If you can be known and gain reputation as a problem solver at work. You will automatically write your name in gold. Amaka listened attentively.
