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The reasons why a fast-tracker
suddenly derails are often evident to everyone
except that person. To help you determine whether
your career is in danger, Michael Kaplan in
FastCompany magazine, issue 24 page 224, adapted
a "Derailment Inventory" from Lois
P. Frankel's book: Jump-Start Your Career. Use
the scale below to answer the questions that
follow. Each set of questions gauges your abilities
in one of three areas: working with co-workers,
working with authority, and networking.
1 = Describes me exactly
2 = Describes me
3 = Somewhat describes me
4 = Does not describe me |
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Other people describe me as a
real "people person"
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I spend a part of each day making
small talk with coworkers.
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I see some of my coworkers outside
of work, and I know most of them socially and
not just professionally.
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Because I have good work relationships,
I often succeed where others fail.
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I do not have an inordinate need
for everyone to like me.
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PEOPLE SKILLS TOTAL |
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When I have a good reason for
doing so, I can express a view that differs
from that of my company's senior team.
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If I see a senior leader making
a decision that seems harmful to my company,
I speak up.
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People see me as someone who can
independently assess an executive decision and,
when appropriate, offer an alternative perspective.
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When senior people ask for my
opinion, they know that I'll respond to them
with candour.
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I believe that it's more important
to be honest with senior leaders than to placate
them.
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WORKING WITH AUTHORITY TOTAL |
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I spend at least a part of each
week networking with colleagues.
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I belong to professional organisations
and know other members of them.
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A few times each month, I am invited
to join key members of my team or my organisation
for lunch.
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I'm fairly well connected to my
company's grapevine.
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I regularly interact with peers
in other divisions and at other companies.
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NETWORKING TOTAL |
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5
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You're right on
track! Examine the points
on which you rated yourself
1 or 2, and try to continue
acting accordingly.
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You need to fine-tune
your skills to stay on track.
Review any questions on
which you scored 3 or 4,
and work to add the relevant
skills to your repertoire.
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You're dangerously
close to derailing. Time
to do an in-depth self-assessment
and to expand your skill
set.
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You're seriously
derailed. To get your career
back on track, seek help
from a mentor or a career
coach.
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| Acknowledgements:
"Jump-Start Your Career",
Three Rivers Press, http://www.randomhouse.com
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| Important: The results from this calculator should be used as a guide only, and it is strongly advised that you should consult an experienced or qualified accountant or financial/business adviser before making any decisions.
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