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___ Be willing to put the most important issues on the table regardless of
how difficult they may be to resolve.
___ Be slow to seek credit for your own contributions, but quick to point out
those of others.
___ Be willing and able to use Web 2.0 technology to collaborate with other
team members.
___ Don’t sacrifice face-to-face communication by overrelying on electronic
communication.
___ Be willing to meet members of other generations (and others with dif-
ferent perspectives) halfway.

___ Expand your network, get in the loop, and build relationships in other
functional areas.
___ Other: _________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________

Job Enrichment and Professional Growth

Ways to create your own career growth or
advancement opportunities

___ Keep your focus on mastering your current job before you focus on ad-
vancement opportunities.
___ If you feel your current job or assignment is not a good fit for your
strengths and interests, take the initiative to meet with your supervi-
sor to discuss your ideas for changing jobs, changing the way the job is
done, or swapping jobs or assignments with a coworker.
___ Persevere until you find a job you love to do.
___ Set goals for things you want to learn and follow through by pursuing
certifications and/or degrees; taking classes; attending webinars, semi-
nars, and conferences; exploring information on the Internet; reading;
and finding mentors.
___ Discuss with your supervisor the competencies and knowledge required
for the job or role to which you aspire.