A friend and I were discussing our career plans for 2024, and we got to talking about the value we bring to organisations.
She struggled with that a bit – because she could not pinpoint how she stood apart from everyone else – and the value that she brought specifically.
So I asked her to think about this:
- What skills and experience sets her apart from all the other people doing similar roles?
- What qualities does she possess that others admire because they may not possess these?
- How does she combine the above to deliver outcomes that create an impact in the organisation?
She asked me what value I bring. Here is what I said:
- The quality of my ideas – I have fabulous ideas and creative ways of implementing these.
- The impact of my influence – I use my personality, my curiosity, care and interest in others to help drive outcomes.
- The energy I bring – I am terminally optimistic. I have learnt that this is a desirable trait in organisations – and so I ensure that in every interaction, people get the best version of me.
When I combine the above three attributes, it makes visible the value I bring.
So friends – do you know what value you bring to your organisation? How does this set you apart from others?
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