How Can I Start an Initiative to Boost Skills and Get Noticed at Work?

Hello, guys,

My name is Nitin. I am working in an MNC. Everyone is taking some initiative to develop employees' knowledge, skills, etc. For example, one of my colleagues has taken an initiative on tips and tricks regarding Excel, PowerPoint, and other office applications.

I also want to start some initiative for my growth and that of my colleagues. Can anyone suggest what kind of initiative I should take so that I get noticed and help my colleagues?

Thank you.

Regards,
Nitin Jain

Dear Nitin,

Your post shares that you wish to do something for your peers. But why do you want to do it? Is it their development that you are interested, if so why? Or is it that its a fad and you want to jump the bandwagon to gain visibility?

It's important that you are clear about 'why' you want to take this initiative as it will propel you accordingly and decide on the success of your effort.

Once you are clear of motive, please jot down what you can offer your environment vis-a-vis to what is required by your peers. Skills such as excel and PowerPoint help in gaining professional excellence. Hence if your offerings match professional development for others you may consider it. At the same time, what you know may not be of any use to anyone around you. For e.g.: you may know how to build a tree house, but that would be hardly of any use until and unless someone is taking an adventure vacation.

Hence, just don't focus on skill addition but concentrate on value-addition. For e.g. you may find your team morale to be affected by certain feedback which is shared at the end of the month. Consequently, you may plan events which can boost morale and the team can bounce back with greater productivity. You may take guidance from your reporting manager on the feasibility of implementing this. You may plan a team event such as any small celebration or a hurdle with case study discussion to ensure knowledge sharing and team bonding.

Request you to introspect more and share with us, so that we can make appropriate suggestion.

Regards,
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Hi 1979,

First of all, thank you so much for sparing some time to read my post and give such valuable comments. Actually, what you are thinking is absolutely correct. I want to take initiative for my peers' development and also to gain visibility. One of my colleagues has taken an initiative, i.e., he sends tips and tricks regarding Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc., every Monday and floats this email to every employee of our company, including our senior management. He is gaining visibility as well as doing good to enhance everyone's knowledge.

Please guide me on doing something similar so that I can gain visibility as well as develop or increase the knowledge of our employees.

You can also call me on my number if you wish to.

Nitin
9999035240