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Top 5 Essential Skills

To Succeed in Corporate AmericaApril 2015

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THE JOURNEY

Detroit, MI

Career Journey

Electrical Engineering

Operations

Systems Engineering

Program Management

Supply Chain

Los Angeles, CA

Dallas, TX

Boston, MA

London, UK

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UNCONCIOUS BIAS

We all have them…

…a bias that we are unaware of, and which happens

outside of our control. …happens automatically and

is triggered by our brain making quick judgments and

assessments of people and situations, influenced by

our background, cultural environment and personal

experiences

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WHAT ARE YOUR BIASES?

Acknowledge Traditional Biases of Engineers

Lacks

Empathy

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TOP 5 ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Strategic Soft Skills To Succeed in Corporate America

Brand Management

NetworkingCommunication Solutions

CareerPlanning

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PERSONAL BRAND MANAGEMENT

Perception is Reality…of the One Perceiving You

Behaviors

Distinctions

Be Authentic

Alignment

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EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

It’s not always WHAT you say…but HOW you say it

• Speak Up & with Purpose

• Body Language

• Email Etiquette

• Social Media

• Active Listener

• Persuasive Negotiation Skills

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PROFITABLE RELATIONSHIPS

Relationship Management Requires Active Engagement

• Art of Power Networkingo Become a resource first “The Bank”

o Quality vs Quantity

o Do Your Homework

o Build & Maintain It

• Build Multiple Types of Relationshipso Peers, Mentors, Advocates/Sponsors

o Circle of Management Influence

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CAREER “JOURNEY”

Career Progression May Not Always Be Linear

• Have a Roadmapo Write it Down

o Roadmaps are Dynamic

• Mapping Your Career Journeyo Think Backwards

o Consider Work Life Balance

o Be Proactive

• Share the Journey

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WHAT’S NEXT?

Know Thyself• Myers-Briggs Personality Assessment

• Strengths Finder Assessment

• Independent Assessment

• Ask for feedback

Fill in the Gaps • Training Courses

• Books

• Seminars

• Stretch Assignments

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