Intrapreneurship: Develop Differently Within Your Company!
16 June 2010
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Have you been in the same position for several years? Do you love your work, yet still worry about your future? Does your resume only show one experience? Do you constantly ask yourself: stay or leave? If you don't want to change companies, you have another option: "intrapreneurship"!
It's a real dilemma. You're faced with a decision that requires serious thought: on one hand, staying loyal to a company you've dedicated years to; on the other, a strong desire to explore other opportunities! Even if your daily work is exciting, your colleagues love you, your boss cares about your well-being and provides you with everything you need; you still think about your future... It's true that stagnating in the same position for years, with the same responsibilities and tasks, can harm your motivation and productivity. You could quickly find yourself bored, demotivated, or even depressed...
"Intrapreneurship"
If you can't leave your "golden cage," you can stay, but change your role! If a colleague leaves and their position is open, it's obviously essential to seize the opportunity. However, you must do so in the least questionable way possible, as any rush could create conflicts with your colleagues and harm the work atmosphere.
Besides waiting for a colleague's position to open up, there's the option of becoming an "intrapreneur"! This is a very trendy approach in companies where job rotation is slow or rare. This "technique" for advancement involves creating a department, a service, or even a simple position within an existing service in your company. For example, if you're known for your negotiation skills, you could create your own purchasing position...
Prepare a File
Whatever concept you choose, you'll have to sell the idea to your boss. The first obstacle your boss might hesitate over is the cost of your departure: if you leave your position to create this new role, you'll have to be replaced, and recruitment costs time and money...
To overcome this obstacle, you need to make your idea concrete and prove that it's feasible and will improve the company's profitability. In other words, prove that it's not about pleasing yourself or boosting your career, but about making the company money!
To leave your director's office with a big smile and their full agreement, you need to develop your idea, study it from all angles, and anticipate any difficulties that might arise. The operation must be costed and planned, and you shouldn't neglect to include some training for yourself: this reassures management and doesn't cost much, as it's covered under professional training.
Even if your idea isn't accepted by management, you'll at least have the satisfaction of knowing that your ideas were well-received and that you have a forward-thinking approach... Your talents will be noticed and appreciated at their true value, and it's only a matter of time!
Posted June 16, 2010
Article written by ReKrute.com Team
It's a real dilemma. You're faced with a decision that requires serious thought: on one hand, staying loyal to a company you've dedicated years to; on the other, a strong desire to explore other opportunities! Even if your daily work is exciting, your colleagues love you, your boss cares about your well-being and provides you with everything you need; you still think about your future... It's true that stagnating in the same position for years, with the same responsibilities and tasks, can harm your motivation and productivity. You could quickly find yourself bored, demotivated, or even depressed...
"Intrapreneurship"
If you can't leave your "golden cage," you can stay, but change your role! If a colleague leaves and their position is open, it's obviously essential to seize the opportunity. However, you must do so in the least questionable way possible, as any rush could create conflicts with your colleagues and harm the work atmosphere.
Besides waiting for a colleague's position to open up, there's the option of becoming an "intrapreneur"! This is a very trendy approach in companies where job rotation is slow or rare. This "technique" for advancement involves creating a department, a service, or even a simple position within an existing service in your company. For example, if you're known for your negotiation skills, you could create your own purchasing position...
Prepare a File
Whatever concept you choose, you'll have to sell the idea to your boss. The first obstacle your boss might hesitate over is the cost of your departure: if you leave your position to create this new role, you'll have to be replaced, and recruitment costs time and money...
To overcome this obstacle, you need to make your idea concrete and prove that it's feasible and will improve the company's profitability. In other words, prove that it's not about pleasing yourself or boosting your career, but about making the company money!
To leave your director's office with a big smile and their full agreement, you need to develop your idea, study it from all angles, and anticipate any difficulties that might arise. The operation must be costed and planned, and you shouldn't neglect to include some training for yourself: this reassures management and doesn't cost much, as it's covered under professional training.
Even if your idea isn't accepted by management, you'll at least have the satisfaction of knowing that your ideas were well-received and that you have a forward-thinking approach... Your talents will be noticed and appreciated at their true value, and it's only a matter of time!
Posted June 16, 2010
Article written by ReKrute.com Team
