Comments on: How To Become the Go-to Guy at Work

By: jt

jt — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 15:51:15 +0000

Good outline about how to be come he most valuable employee

http://steve-olson.com/10-tips-to-secure-a-management-position-without-a-college-degree/

By: Jai

Jai — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 00:54:58 +0000

Looks good on paper. With my experience being the go-to-guy has a better chance of backfiring. If you are looked upon from the higher-ups as dependable, you are most likely being taken for granted.
Some tasks comes up and eventhough you have contributed and worked harder than anyone else there, you can not for legitimate reasons take on the new assignment. The higher-up may say that the situation is understandable, but inside they feel letdown. However; a far less dependable person has taken the last month to do just a little bit more than they have in the past, even if its still less than their fair share. That person is being looked upon now favorably.
Do your job to the best of your ability. Do a little extra but don’t be taken for granted. Be friendly to everyone not just the higher-ups. It is more likely that your peers will put in a good word for you if they like you, rather than if you appear to be a kiss ass.

By: Scott

Scott — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:43:23 +0000

1.) This ignores the situation (common in academic infighting) where doing extra tasks cheerfully makes you the dumping ground of every useless and unwanted errand, and without thanks, promotion or compensation. Take on extra stuff but don’t be a patsy about it or you’ll be wondering where your red stapler went all your life.

2.) Talking with 10 colleagues a day is hard with colleagues who don’t have the capacity for normal conversation and stare at their shoes a lot – if you’re in the geek squad, do the best you can.

3.) Don’t forget that at some point, at some time, in some place, you’re going to have to tell your idiot boss to take a hike. Figure out how to do that tactfully in advance.

By: Chuck in NYC

Chuck in NYC — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 19:59:29 +0000

another fluff article. if someone didnt learn these points in high school, they shouldn’t be the “go to.” you didnt even cover politics, because you are wimps and this looks like it was written by a woman. guys, your reaching here, come up with some good content and quite posing as a mens resource.

By: tonya

tonya — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:16:44 +0000

Taking on extra projects can be a great way to increase your skill set and expand your contacts. Just be careful where you direct your time and energy. You don’t want to be the guy editing the company newsletter, while your colleague is spending his free time finishing his MBA.