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JANUARY 2022

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How to Show Your Manager You’re Ready for More Responsibility
How to Show Your Manager You’re Ready for More Responsibility

Do you think you’re ready for more responsibility at work? How do you demonstrate to your manager that you want to take on more day-to-day? You can start by just asking, but you must be able to back up your requests with a strong reputation in the workplace. Here are some ways you can show your manager that you’re ready for more responsibility.

Provide Solutions

Do you voice your concerns in the office when something isn’t working correctly? How do you communicate this information? If your critique isn’t paired with a potential solution, you may not be seen as someone with leadership potential. Be solutions-oriented by thinking about how you can solve the issue rather than merely complaining about it. Be willing to speak up even with creative ideas that other.

Learn to Delegate

While you may think that taking on more and more work is the only way to show that you’re ready for more responsibility, it may not be the best strategy. Often, responsibility is given to those who show their leadership potential, and leadership means knowing when to delegate. If you can distribute tasks to the people most skilled to handle them, you are conveying your skills.

Work Smarter

The adage goes “work smarter, not harder.” And when you’re looking for more responsibility, that’s absolutely true. Before you start a difficult task, take time to determine the most efficient and productive way to accomplish it. The more you think critically about it, the better off you’ll be to figure out the most effective solution.

Be Professional

Above anything else, make sure that you’re acting and comporting yourself in the most professional way possible. This is about making a good impression within the context of your office environment. For example, paying attention to dress code and ensuring that you’re always on the most professional end of what’s acceptable. Pay attention to how you interact with others, including people you don’t particularly like. Your supervisors will evaluate all of this before deciding on more responsibility.

 
 

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