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February 8, 2005

Window of Value

Not sure why this thought emerged today but perhaps its because we are entering into the 2004 review and 2005 objectives period of time. If you draw a timeline, beginning with your first job and ending the line today, you will see your career as a series of assignments and jobs. However, does anyone really care what you did 20 years ago? How about 10 years ago? 5? The reality is that within our corporate walls is an environment built by a management group that only cares what you did one to two years ago and what you’re going to do the following year. This is not a slam, but a reality check. Ask your current manager what key projects you worked on in 2001. This is the window of value. So What? The so what is that you need to develop a brand mentality that enhances this time periods focus on your unique value proposition instead of relying on x years of service. Its later than you think.

Posted by Todd at February 8, 2005 8:11 PM