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Published: 25 Aug 2016
The CQI went behind the scenes at some of the profession’s top employers to reveal the skills you need to achieve your career aspirations
1. Learn to lead
Leadership is one of the crucial tenets of the CQI Competency Framework. Every quality professional should develop this behaviour irrespective of their position in their organistation.
Find out more about the CQI Competency Framework.
Refining your leadership skills is not only vital for proving you can take on more responsibility and develop in your role, it is also crucial for ensuring the rest of the organisation understands the value of your work and the work of the profession.
In the CQI’s latest Member Survey more than 60 per cent of members said they wanted to learn more about this competence, illustrating the importance of this skill for quality professionals across the globe.
Christopher Platt, head of quality at defence giant Lockheed Martin, revealed leadership skills are one of the top competencies he looks for when hiring a new member of his team and calls for more quality professionals to show ‘solid demonstrable evidence’ of leadership behaviour.
‘As you progress and want to make the step into quality management roles the management side becomes arguably more important than the technical skills,’ he says. ‘I need a level of competence on the detail and credibility of my team but management and leadership take up a large part of my time. If you can’t develop those management leadership skills, you’re going to have difficulty punching for those good programme management jobs.’
One organisation illustrating the importance of leadership is innovative materials manufacturer Saint-Gobain. Last year the organisation began a campaign for ‘quality champions’, encouraging volunteers to help different business functions ensure quality in their work.
The criteria for the champions were based on the quality coach, quality motivator and quality collaborator roles described in the Competency Framework. As a result the quality team became more aware of their knowledge and competency gaps and boosted their standing in the business.
‘Now we are seen as a solutions-based improvement team, not the audit and inspection police,’ says quality manager Kevin Jordan, CQP MCQI. ‘We hold more credibility in the business than ever before and are valued members of the multiple, strategic improvement projects. As a team we are also more aware of our competency gaps and we now know how to tailor our future learning requirements using the framework.’
2. Engage and influence
Communication skills are important for ensuring the quality message is spread throughout the organisation. Employers look for candidates with the ability to influence their peers as this heightens engagement with the quality strategy across the business and helps other business functions to understand the importance of the profession.
When quality teams influence the wider workforce they are able to achieve immense change. At BAE Naval Ships the quality team worked hard to engage 4,000 members of staff by creating a Quality Maturity Model (QMM), including coaching, training and a communications programme. As a result they have improved their ships from design to completion, reduced rework and impacted the bottom line by cutting the cost of quality.
‘Quality is not black and white, it’s an ongoing process and you have to bend and twist and be flexible working with people,’ says quality improvement manager Willie Smith. ‘It was hard to win over people initially but we succeeded and are now starting to see real benefits.’
However, according to Tony Blanch, business improvement director at Costain, discovering candidates with these engagement skills is rare. ‘I think the biggest challenge is trying to find people who are influencers, who are leaders within the quality profession,’ he says.
‘You have to communicate in an engaging manner, in a way that makes people want to listen and people want to understand. I’m also looking for those who are able to listen and relay information in a way that people can understand – the influencing skills.’
For Blanch, a talented communicator with technical prowess is a winning combination and an individual who can showcase these skills is an asset for any organisation. ‘It’s all well and good doing the audit and saying things aren’t right but if you cannnot influence people to change, and say it in a way that makes people want to make that change then your improvements are not going to go very far or add value,’ he reveals.
3. Understand the context of your organisation
Quality professionals have to work across the entire organisation to make valuable improvements so a holistic understanding of the business is vital.
Neil Khandke, global director of quality and ethics at health and wellbeing enterprise Walgreen Boots Alliance, reveals he looks for quality professionals who will be key players in achieving growth in the organisation.
He says: ‘If we reflect on the CQI Competency Framework, previous recruitment would take us to roles and individuals who excelled in process and product expertise, compliance and risk management. Now we need quality professionals in line with the vision of the CQI.
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Developing leadership traits
Text: Pallavi jha Most of us aspire to excel at our jobs and grow in our careers. However, in today’s globally com petitive landscape, where excellent talent is abundant, employees need to develop strong skills that enhance their performance and contribution at the workplace. Here are five skills that you need to perfect to accomplish exceptional results and achieve professional goals. Five skills needed to achieve your career goals
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Five skills needed to achieve your career goals
Text: Pallavi jha
Most of us aspire to excel at our jobs and grow in our careers. However, in today’s globally com petitive landscape, where excellent talent is abundant, employees need to develop strong skills that enhance their performance and contribution at the workplace.
Here are five skills that you need to perfect to accomplish exceptional results and achieve professional goals.
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Developing leadership traits
The traits of a good leader include role-modelling, vision setting, mo tivating others, accountability, and developing future leaders in the workplace.
All organisations want inspirational leaders, and most of them develop certain individuals for these roles, but it is also up to employees to find situations where they can use their strengths and demonstrate resourcefulness.
While there is no substitute for experience, leadership training workshops and seminars are a great way to prepare for success as a future leader.
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Planning and goal setting
One of the most practical ways to achieve multiple goals simultaneously, without being too overwhelmed, is by prioritising.
Start by making a list of all your objectives and getting inputs from your peers and mentors, then sort those goals into categories by urgency.
It is important to set clear and specific goals, determine a timeline for the same and lay out a detailed plan of action.
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Public speaking
Learning to speak in public and developing communication skills are critical to your success.
Clarity of thought is the first step towards developing good public speaking skills, as it allows you to be concise, deliver your message with high impact and gain credibility.
A good speech or presentation can get others on board, while showing senior management that you are serious about the growth forecasts you make.
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Problem solving and conflict resolution
One of the soft skills employers looks for while recruiting is a person’s ability to understand and solve complex problems.
It is important to ensure that the goals set by your seniors are achieved, while getting the most out of yourself and your team.
This makes it easier to rise through the ranks with out stirring up resentment.
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Mastering the art of negotiation
The art of negotiation might appear to be the most difficult skill to develop, but with practice, it can become a real talent that sets you apart.
Negotiation is used across departments to get the maximum value out of every task and investment.
The key is to listen to all points of view and reach an agreement that equally satisfies all the parties involved.
(The author is Chairperson and Managing Director, Dale Carnegie Training India.)
स्रोत : economictimes.indiatimes.com
Professional Growth: 5 Steps To Advance in Your Career
Learn what professional growth is, the steps to develop yourself professionally and find answers to frequently asked questions about professional growth.
Professional Growth: 5 Steps To Advance in Your Career
By Indeed Editorial Team
June 14, 2022
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To remain competitive in today’s job market and realize your career goals, it’s important to continue your pursuit to develop professionally. Those who invest in personal and professional development may often find themselves benefitting from advancement opportunities, higher salaries or increased overall career satisfaction.
In this article, we define what professional growth is, provide steps for you to grow professionally and answer frequently asked questions about what professional growth can do for you and your career.
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What is professional growth?
Personal development and professional growth are closely related and pursuing one often encourages the other. Professional growth focuses on gaining new experiences and skills to positively impact your current position and any role you are likely to pursue in your career.
By expanding your skills and thinking ahead, you are preparing yourself to handle more responsibilities. Regardless of your position, there is always more to learn. Investing in your professional growth shows ambition, self-awareness, humility and tenacity.
Here are some examples of actions that can lead to new experiences and professional growth:
Taking the lead on a sales presentation
Pursuing a role to gain skills, knowledge or experience
Volunteering time or resources to help a charity through your organization
Gaining new skill sets and qualifications by attending professional training courses
Managing a large project, more people or a bigger budget
Related: 10 Career Development Goals
How to advance your professional growth
Here are steps to grow in your career:
1. Set clear goals about your expectations
By setting detailed, quantifiable goals, you can create actionable steps to help you achieve those goals. Being able to measure your accomplishments may also help motivate you for the long term.
Examples of professional growth goals include:
Obtaining an academic degree
Earning industry certification
Joining a professional organization
Learning new technology
Increasing duties and responsibilities
2. Approach your goal with a step-by-step plan
Once you have established your goal, break it down into a step-by-step action plan. A professional development plan (PDP) can guide you toward your goal by implementing structured steps. For example, you’ve set a goal to write a software program. Before you can do that, your first step will be to take classes to learn the necessary programming languages.
3. Actively search for new opportunities
While training is an important aspect of professional growth, experience and opportunities can be just as transformative. Look for opportunities to attend conventions and classes but also be aware of projects to challenge you and grow your skill set. By taking on new responsibilities, you will learn more about your potential.
It can also be extremely beneficial to mentor or be mentored. Mentorship provides advice and guidance to those looking to advance in their careers and be exposed to new perspectives. If you’re looking for a mentorship, ask your supervisor if they know of a good candidate, or ask a co-worker for advice privately. Remember that learning doesn’t need to be a formal process, so finding new opportunities to learn from others can be found anywhere.
Related: Professional Development Topics That Can Help Grow Your Career
4. Discuss your career goals with a supervisor or colleague
It's important to let your supervisor know what your aspirations are for your career. After all, part of their job is to foster your development and become a valuable asset within the company. If they know that you are eager to take on new challenges, they will likely start to trust you with more responsibilities.
Your supervisor can also be a great resource for learning about available training courses. If you don't have a supervisor or you work independently, ask a colleague in your industry if they know of opportunities to expand your skills or experience.
5. Keep track of your progress
Though growing is exciting, there may be times when you experience frustration or doubt. That's why it is important to keep track of your accomplishments and regularly review your progress. Also, this ensures that you remain committed to your plan and allows you to improve your efforts if your progress begins to slow.
Related: Setting Goals To Improve Your Career
FAQ about professional growth
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions about professional development:
Will professional growth directly result in a promotion?
Though they are often related, you should avoid considering a promotion the sole reason for professional growth. The primary goal should be to better yourself and your performance. You should commit to professional growth because you have a desire to learn and expand your career possibilities but promotion is not guaranteed. If you find your current role becomes limited due to your growth, you can always seek other opportunities.
स्रोत : www.indeed.com