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To take ownership at work means to take initiative and be proactive in your role, understanding the purpose of your job duties in achieving larger organizational goals. Another way to define this concept is to hold yourself accountable for your work, regardless of the outcome, and demonstrate a genuine interest in contributing to the success of your organization.
Remember-- we win TOGETHER.
Recently we went through various strategies for taking ownership. This week, let's unpack the first one, BEING PROACTIVE.
It’s best to be proactive rather than reactive in challenging situations. Although proactivity may not eliminate all problems, it can help you solve them more efficiently and better manage your organization’s reputation.
A proactive employee is a person who anticipates future issues and always strives to make things happen with a specific goal in mind.
You can be proactive by focusing on things you can control, anticipating potential issues, planning, and offering solutions. Below are some tips to help you become more proactive at work:
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Don’t wait for feedback before you take the initiative. It shows your desire to learn and improve your skills;
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Make sure you participate actively in meetings; Come up with suggestions, brainstorm, share your thoughts and help other team members;
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Ensure to provide your boss, team, and customers with regular updates;
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Always ask questions if you have anything that sounds unclear. This will help you do your job better and also boosts your proactivity Level;
Being proactive goes beyond expecting challenges in your role. Proactivity involves more planning and better execution of tasks without the request of such action. In other words, proactivity is the ability to act, take responsibility, and make decisions to achieve a specific goal.
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