People work for a big company usually because of its strength, security, benefits, and stability. All of which are not found in a small company. As well, big companies offer challenges and resources to do things small company employees can only dream of. In big organizations, there is often a well-defined career path. Big projects […]
So you’ve got a great idea and you don’t want to share it. Well find your risk sensitivity. Are you risk taking or risk averse? If you like risks, one option is go out on your own. If you have a good track record, chances are you’ll attract investment like flowers attract bees.
I’ve started a number of small businesses. Some tanked, others broke even, and one or two actually made money. This is after years of very hard work – many 80-hour weeks and little pay. Would I do it again? You bet, in a heartbeat – no in a nanosecond! Why? It’s partly freedom and the
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Entrepreneurs are simply those who understand that there is little difference between an obstacle and an opportunity and are able to turn both to their advantage. Victor Kiam, CEO Remington
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I’ve said this a number of times but it bears repeating. “De-jobbing makes a prospective employer much more concerned about abilities and less concerned about education and experience than the old job-based employer was” said William Bridges, the career development sage.[i] So, your life/career/job success depends on developing Brand U core competencies and then displaying
Brand U’s may reach the stage in their careers when options are fewer, career choices are limited and we don’t know where to go or what to do? This is a time for reflection, for repositioning ourselves if necessary. So, address these important life questions: Where are you going? How are you going to get
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Each of these is a stimulus to examine what you do right, what should be different, and to conduct a career gap analysis. This is hard because you may have to stare at the mirror and conduct an objective analysis. I call this the ‘career ledger sheet.’ What are your career assets and liabilities?
Know your Brand U value proposition. If you don’t, sooner than later you’ll have a career wake up call. Your abilities, career direction, or work are not aligned with your employer’s or customer’s business strategies or market requirements. You may have less authority, new boss, new position, marginal performance review, or even a job loss.
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What competitive or business challenges does your company face? Again, your company may be your employer or you. These may include change in the customer base, loss of revenue, thin profit margins, limited resources, or increased competition. These challenges are the opportunities or the stimuli for updating your career, finding new customers, developing new lines
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Reengineering forced companies to institutionalize the notion that organizational processes must be flexible and periodically must be transformed. Much in the same way, Brand U’s must assess their work choices and if necessary reengineer their careers. Just as any business, Brand U’s understand their present core proficiencies, understand what’s valued in the marketplace, and if
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