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INITIATIVE

Taking Initiative

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A presentation about taking initiative at work place. Presented at Empower session in Cognizant Technology Solutions Academy, Siruseri, Chennai.

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INITIATIVE

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OverviewWhat is initiative?Outcome of initiativePersonal initiativeLevels of Personal initiativeTo initiate what is vital?

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Initiative

Initiative represents an individual’s readiness to embark upon new venture

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How does initiative arise?????

Desire

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Initiative steers you to

Taps your inner creativity,Tackle a persistent problem, Capitalize on opportunities,

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Finally …..

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The Options are Endless

Elevates your visibility,Enhances chances for recognition,Progress, Pay raises and bonuses, Meaningful and exciting time at

work.

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The Options are Endless

Meaningful work

Pay rise

Progress

Recognition

Elevates your visibility

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Personal Initiative  “ A positive character trait that

describes the degree to which you possess the willingness and ability to take self initiated action in the pursuit of your goals. "

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First step…“Embrace Failure”

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Levels of personal initiative

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

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To initiate….

“Do” homework

“Take” action

“Capitalize” on Opportunities

“Make” Improvements

“Perseverance” and “Persistence”

“Trust your intuition” and act on it

“Volunteer” for unusual or challenging assignments

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Activity

Time duration: 30 sec

A piece of paperPenOpen mind

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Your ultimate ambition in

life????

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“What IF?"

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Reactive Proactive

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Diverse thinking

Whom do you work for???

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ToolsRewardsFoster the right cultureEncourage the use of delegationOpen environmentRecruiting trend

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Its just about….

Being PositiveLooking for next step

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Simply put….

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Initiative is “to do what needs to be done without having to be told”

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Had you ever initiated a conversation?Had you ever rectified any problem?Had you ever delegated work?Had you ever worked with a team?Had you ever taken charge?Had you ever presented your

innovative ideas?

?

?

??? ?

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What does all this require???

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Taking Initiative at Work

Thinking Outside the BoxThink DifferentlyUnleashing CreativityManaging

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Still you don’t believe??????

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"What is most important for getting ahead in the workplace?”

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In a recent online survey by iVillage.com, employees were asked, "What is most important for getting ahead in the workplace?”

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Of the 7,760 people who cast their votes, 55 percent said “Initiative" is most important.

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Need more reason to take initiative at work?

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"What do you feel is the single best way for employees to earn a promotion and/or pay raise?"

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A recent poll of executives

"What do you feel is the single best way for employees to earn a promotion and/or raise?"

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Topping the list for 82 percent of respondents was…..

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"Ask for more work and responsibility."

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The first-move’s advantage in Chess???

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Just PERFORM…..

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P Proactive E Engaged R Risk-Taking F Fair and Ethical O Open Communication R Rewards and Recognition

M Measurable Results

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Don’t blame!!!

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You’re responsible for what you are!!!

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You weren’t asked to do it,But you’ve the right to do it!!!!!