Title

A call to all L&D, OD and HR professionals: How can you increase your professional reputation?

Abstract

Purpose: To improve the readers' ability to sell ideas, concepts and recommendations by learning to enhance their professional reputation.

Design/methodology/approach: The paper is designed to help the reader through the process of enhancing their effectiveness in a work environment.

Findings: The article highlights the benefits of developing a strong professional reputation and how to promote your particular expertise.

Practical implications: Professional managers cannot expect people to value their expertise simply on merit. You have to learn to promote that knowledge and influence.

Social implications: Clearly organizations function best when all voices have had a chance to influence outcomes. Applying these techniques help ensure the reader's perspective is seen.

Originality/value: This paper describes clear steps you can take to better influence decisions and impact the organization by enhancing your professional reputation.

Department(s)

Management

Document Type

Article

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1108/14777281111096753

Keywords

Influence, Interpersonal relations, Networking, Trust

Publication Date

1-4-2011

Journal Title

Development and Learning in Organizations: An International Journal

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