 Being popular is important if you want to move up in the company. Yes, you also need to be competant but if people know who you are, and genuinely like you, then getting that promotion will be so much easier.
In an ideal world, promotions would be based solely on merit. We don't live in an ideal world, though, and office politics will often play a role in who gets promoted and who doesn't. Use and develop your people skills. Be kind and helpful to your co-workers, supervisors, and underlings. Develop relationships with people you work with, play golf with the boss, and get to know people (other than your immediate supervisor) who make decisions in the company. Be present at company events and network with people from outside your department. Labels: advice, career |
