2. IT COVERS THE FOLLOWING CHAPTERS... 1. Who is a Contributor
2. The Contributors Identity 3. The Contributors Vision of Success
4. The Contributors Vision of Career 5. The Scope of contribution
6. Embarking on the Journey to Contributorship 7. Design Solutions
8. Focus on Value
4. LETS GO THROUGH IT ORDINARY PERSON TO CONTRIBUTOR
5. 1. WHO IS A CONTRIBUTOR? VALUES+EFFECTIVENESS
6. In their work,contributors demonstate cocern for the human
beings they serve. Contributors go all out to try and find an
answer any how. Contributors have a wider view of their work and
thus take pride in doing their work. The contributors focus is on
achieving the larger goals of the team , rather than focusing only
on his/her own personal success.
7. CONTRIBUTORS CHECKLIST: Effectiveness Performing work
activities well Achieving the goal Human values Being ethical
Demonstrating human concern
8. 2. THE CONTRIBUTORS IDENTITY BEING AND BECOMING
9. The contributors think of one self as someone who has the
capability to make a positive difference in the world. The
contributors image of self is not defined by power and position.
Rather,the contributor focuses on the responsibility he/she has
been entrusted with in that role. The contributors image of self is
not built on the pride of knowledge gained. Rather, he/she sees
oneself as a learner , where he/she is always willing to learn and
grow.
10. CONTRIBUTORS IDENTITY: I can do only those things which Ive
done before I=My degrees and awards Static identity I am capable of
learning all kinds of new things in my job I=My power to contribute
in the current situation Dynamic identity
11. 3. THE CONTRIBUTORS VISION OF SUCCESS NOT ONLY EXTERNAL
REWARDS BUT ALSO DEEP INNER FULFILLMENT
12. An employer not only thinks about the achieving but also
experience the challenge of working for a target and the joy
achieving. A person from any discipline always stretch the
boundaries of thinking and imagination , and come up with new ideas
in respective field. A person always develop the capability of team
members and also improve his own capabilities.
13. EXTERNAL SUCCESS AWARDS FINANCIAL INCENTIVES PROMOTIONS
INNER SUCCESS THE EXCITEMENT OF OVERCOMING CHALLENGES BUILDING NEW
CAPABILITIES SELF CONFIDENCE AND SELF ESTEEM
14. 4. THE CONTRIBUTORS VISION OF CAREER FROM ACQUISITIVE
CAREER TO CONTRIBUTIVE CAREER
15. Opportunities to face challenges and own development are
more important than salary and perks. The contributor is
purpose-focused , and thus willing to learn and do whatever it
takes to serve the purpose. The contributor is willing to try out
and learn new things , take on new roles-thus expanding his
capacity.
16. 4. THE SCOPE OF CONTRIBUTION CONTRIBUTION TO SELF ,
ORGANIZATION & SOCIETY
17. The contributor not only performs his duties , but also
tries to achieve the purpose behind all these activities. An
individual who contributes to self not only performs activities ,
but also systematically develop his own self through these
activities. An individual who contributes to society goes beyond
commercial goals , and seeks to achieve the goals or purposes of
the larger community.
18. 5. THE SCOPE OF CONTRIBUTION CONTRIBUTION TO SELF ,
ORGANIZATION , & SOCIETY
19. The contributor not only performs his activities or duties
, but also tries to achieve the purpose behind all these
activities. Contributors choose a purpose vision of work. An
individual who contributes to self not only performs activities ,
but also tries to systematically develop his own self through these
activities. An individual who contributes to society goes beyond
commercial or organizational goals , and seeks to achieve the goals
or purposes of the larger community.
20. 6. EMBARKING ON THE JOURNEY TO CONTRIBUTORSHIP FROM VICTIM
TO CREATOR OF MY OWN DESTINY
21. NON- CONTRIBUTORS BELIEVE THAT CIRCUMSTANCES ARE MORE
POWERFUL THAN THEY ARE. DO NOT STEP OUT OF THEIR COMFORT ZONE
CONSTANTLY BLAME OTHERS
22. WE EMBARK ON THE JOURNEY OF CONTRIBUTORSHIP WHEN WE STEP
OUT OF OUR COMFORT ZONE AND ARE WILLING TO EXPERIMENT AND FAIL DO
SOMETHING INSTEAD OF WORRYING FACE CHAL LENGES INSTEAD OF IGNORING
THEM OR RUNNIG AWAY FROM THEM
23. CONTRIBUTORS BELIEVE THAT THEY , AS HUMAN BEINGS , ARE MORE
POWERFUL AND CAN SHAPE THE CIRCUMSTANCES THEY ARE IN RECOGNIZE THAT
THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN PROBLEMS , AND SO THEY SOLVE
THESE PROBLEMS WILLING TO STEP OUT OF THEIR COMFORT ZONE AND TRY
OUT NEW THINGS
24. 7. DESIGN SOLUTIONS WILLINGNESS AND CAPACITY TO FIND
SOLUTIONS
25. Contributors are focused on goals and find appropriate
methods to achieve them within the framework of the system.
Contributors consider new possibilities in their thinking.
Contributors begin with the assumption that the goal needs to be
achieved. Contributors overcome their fear of failure. For them ,
life is an adventure and full of challenges.
26. 8. FOCUS ON VALUE GOAL OF CREATING VALUE
27. Contributors focus on the value of a product or a service.
Contributors focus on what they have learnt from the experience.
Contributors focus on the value of doing the right things.
Contributors focus on how these goods/things will be valuable for
others.
28. 9. ENGAGE DEEPLY TO GO DEEP INTO THE SUBJECT
29. Contributors take up an idea and work deeply with that idea
to make it a reality in their lives. Contributors seek to create
high quality products. They care about what they have produced.
Contributors commit themselves to the success of a project.
Contributors respond to work with emotional engagement.
30. 10.THINK IN ENLIGHTENED SELF-INTEREST FIND A WAY TO CREATE
GOOD FOR SELF AND GOOD FOR ALLAT THE SAME TIME
31. Contributors are focused on big picture. Contributors give
respect to all team members. Contributors think win-win.
Contributors take into account the concerns of all
stakeholders.
32. 11.PRACTICE IMAGINATIVE SYMPATHY ABILITY TO APPRECIATE AND
UNDERSTAND OTHERS SITUATION , MENTAL CONDITION AND POINT OF
VIEW
33. Contributors also look at the larger vision that their work
is serving. Contributors focus on human beings served through their
work. Contributors also look at the longer-term consequences of the
situation. Contributors are able to see their work in terms of the
power they have to contribute to others.
34. 12.DEMONSTRATE TRUST BEHAVIOR MAKING SURE THAT THERE IS
COMPLETE TRANSPARENCY IN ONES ACTIONS AND INTERACTIONS .
35. Contributors are trustworthy in their communication. Being
clear Being honest Telling the whole truth Being transparent
36. Contributors respect and follow the stated and unstated
code of conduct in an organization/community/country. Contributors
always make choices that are consistent and impartial. Contributors
set clear expectation and meet them . They deliver more than they
promise.
37. 13.RESUME BUILDING PRESENT YOURSELF IN TERMS OF YOUR
POTENTIAL TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE JOB.
38. When employers offer jobs , they look for 4 key aspect in
an applicant. Thus , as a contributor , when you are thinking of
applying for a job , look out for what the employer is looking for
under each of these 4 categories. Employer looking for..
Appropriate personality Can deliver results Can fit in to the day
to day job environment Right capabilities
39. Your resume pack will need to contain the following
components 1-RESUME 3-RECORDS PORTFOLIO 5-RECOMMENDATION LETTERS
& REFERENCES 4-WORK OR PROJECT PORTFOLIO 2-COVER LETTER MY
RESUME PACK
40. Build your Resume step by step. Describe all your
information and facts LEVEL 1 Communicate quality through your
resume LEVEL 2 Communicate how you can in the work place LEVEL
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41. 14.GROUP DISCUSSIONS ENGAGE LIKE A CONTRIBUTOR IN ANY GROUP
DISCUSSION.
42. Purpose of the group discussion The GDs are conducted for
measuring the person that how the person will be able to contribute
in a team environment and think through issues in a group.
43. A GD is usually conducted in groups of 8-12 participants. A
topic is announced and you are given time to think on that topic
Actual discussion Conclusion or closure
44. 15. INTERVIEW SKILLS EXPLORE HOE TO GIVE A CONTRIBUTOR
INTERVIEW
45. The contributor should have some information about the
employer before going in the interview. Become well informed about
the employer Check the company websites and brochures Check for the
key people in the company Try to contact the people who are in
working in the company Search for review articles , press releases
, public writings etc.
46. Being well-informed about the company indicates our
eagerness about the company or for a job and also shows that you
are well prepared for new engagement. Prior knowing about the
company also help us to ask intelligent question about the company
during the interview. Learning more about the company will help us
to assess and make a more informed final job decision.
47. If the job is well known , then before going to the
interview , proactively find out what is the kind of work involved
in the job role. Know how you can contribute in a job role Talk to
the experienced people in work area Connect with people with
similar job profiles over social sites Ask & explore questions
posted on discussion boards in online professional forums Search
newspapers having suggestions for common job roles Do a web search
on the job role Talk to seniors from college who may have taken up
jobs in that area
48. Every profession has its own standard of dressing. Before
the interview, understand what is the expected attire, so that you
can go appropriately dressed. An candidate must be in moderate
dressing in an interview. Professional dressing on your part shows
respect for your interviewer.