A set of positive statements that should really form the basis for a professional’s code of ethics and develop into tenets that help you become a super achiever in life.
4. MY PR MANAGER HAS WRITTEN THE MANUAL OR MY RIGHT HAND MAN HAS CONCEIVED AND EXECUTED THE ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN OR MY ASSISTANT HAS HANDLED THIS EVENT COMPLETELY ON HER OWN
Do not steal credit. Give it where it is due, in time, in the most gracious manner and in front of the right audience.
In 1996 working with the Australian High Commission in New Delhi, I was an integral part of Australia India New Horizons – Australia’s country promotion in India, the biggest that they had done in any country in the world. For the business agenda, I found myself heading the media team for Alexander Downer, the Foreign Minister for Australia then. I was responsible for organizing the main India Press Conference for the Minister at FICCI. At the end of a particularly well-organised and hugely attended press meet, Minister Downer turned to Gai Brodtmann – my boss at that time – to thank her for the stupendous success of the media interaction. Imagine my immense surprise when in front of the entire Australian delegation and its Indian minders Gai told Minister Downer that it was not she but I who should be thanked. She went ahead to speak some more positive and encouraging words. Downer did what was due then and later had a wonderful letter sent to me by the Foreign Affairs Department but it was Gai Brodtmann’s action that went down as one of the best lessons in management for me – a lesson I still recall and always hope to live by when the ball is in my court.
On the other hand, in one of my recent positions, I was handling a big pie of strategic work for my organization – setting a non-existent department, building a brand from scratch, developing international and national media contacts, writing out manuals ………you get the general drift! Somehow, in the latter part of my tenure I seemed to get on the wrong side of the temperamental boss. While he still acknowledged the value I brought to the table but he began to appreciate my work in private (within the four walls of his office or during a one-on-one in the lobby) and completely disregard it publicly. This two-faced stance kept me busy with a sordid guessing game (he is happy today, tomorrow he is not) and managed to be extremely demoralizing and de-motivating. My advice – please do not give such a harrowing time to anybody.
Giving credit, acknowledging team work, appreciating the junior’s praiseworthy deliverables shows that you are a confident, secure and fair professional. Not only do you give good vibes, nurture a healthy environment but also garner a lot of respect for yourself amidst the significant others.
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There are 10 awesome statements + 1 bonus!
This is the 4th! You get one everyday!
- For the full text visit
http://www.eclathospitality.com/expertspeak/2014/11/29/what-you-should-be-saying-to-get-ahead-by-l-aruna-dhir
About The Author
An experienced Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications and Public Relations professional with 20+ years of experience in the Diplomatic and Hospitality industry
Linkedin Profile http://in.linkedin.com/in/arunadhir
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4. MY PR MANAGER HAS WRITTEN THE MANUAL OR MY RIGHT HAND MAN HAS CONCEIVED AND EXECUTED THE ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN OR MY ASSISTANT HAS HANDLED THIS EVENT COMPLETELY ON HER OWN
Do not steal credit. Give it where it is due, in time, in the most gracious manner and in front of the right audience.
In 1996 working with the Australian High Commission in New Delhi, I was an integral part of Australia India New Horizons – Australia’s country promotion in India, the biggest that they had done in any country in the world. For the business agenda, I found myself heading the media team for Alexander Downer, the Foreign Minister for Australia then. I was responsible for organizing the main India Press Conference for the Minister at FICCI. At the end of a particularly well-organised and hugely attended press meet, Minister Downer turned to Gai Brodtmann – my boss at that time – to thank her for the stupendous success of the media interaction. Imagine my immense surprise when in front of the entire Australian delegation and its Indian minders Gai told Minister Downer that it was not she but I who should be thanked. She went ahead to speak some more positive and encouraging words. Downer did what was due then and later had a wonderful letter sent to me by the Foreign Affairs Department but it was Gai Brodtmann’s action that went down as one of the best lessons in management for me – a lesson I still recall and always hope to live by when the ball is in my court.
On the other hand, in one of my recent positions, I was handling a big pie of strategic work for my organization – setting a non-existent department, building a brand from scratch, developing international and national media contacts, writing out manuals ………you get the general drift! Somehow, in the latter part of my tenure I seemed to get on the wrong side of the temperamental boss. While he still acknowledged the value I brought to the table but he began to appreciate my work in private (within the four walls of his office or during a one-on-one in the lobby) and completely disregard it publicly. This two-faced stance kept me busy with a sordid guessing game (he is happy today, tomorrow he is not) and managed to be extremely demoralizing and de-motivating. My advice – please do not give such a harrowing time to anybody.
Giving credit, acknowledging team work, appreciating the junior’s praiseworthy deliverables shows that you are a confident, secure and fair professional. Not only do you give good vibes, nurture a healthy environment but also garner a lot of respect for yourself amidst the significant others.
-
There are 10 awesome statements + 1 bonus!
This is the 4th! You get one everyday!
- For the full text visit
http://www.eclathospitality.com/expertspeak/2014/11/29/what-you-should-be-saying-to-get-ahead-by-l-aruna-dhir
About The Author
An experienced Corporate Communications, Marketing Communications and Public Relations professional with 20+ years of experience in the Diplomatic and Hospitality industry
Linkedin Profile http://in.linkedin.com/in/arunadhir
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