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Communication skills for Women: Maximize Your Seat at the Table Part II

BOSTON COLLEGE WORLDWIDE WEBINARS. Communication skills for Women: Maximize Your Seat at the Table Part II. Kim Meninger ’97, MBA ’08 Executive Coach. Agenda. Recap of Part I Getting a seat at the table Using your seat effectively Keeping your seat Challenging Situations Q&A.

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Communication skills for Women: Maximize Your Seat at the Table Part II

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  1. BOSTON COLLEGE WORLDWIDE WEBINARS Communication skills for Women: Maximize Your Seat at the Table Part II Kim Meninger ’97, MBA ’08 Executive Coach

  2. Agenda • Recap of Part I • Getting a seat at the table • Using your seat effectively • Keeping your seat • Challenging Situations • Q&A

  3. Start by understanding yourself Style, values, stakeholders Build your network Assess & expand your network Articulate your professional goals Clarify and communicate your goals Getting a Seat

  4. Using Your Seat • Have a plan • Identify your top priorities • Know your stuff • Be strategic • Speak up • Shape the conversation

  5. Keeping Your Seat • Raise your game • Don’t get complacent • Be bold • Add ongoing value • Connect externally • Demonstrate thought leadership

  6. Challenging situations

  7. Scenario 1 Your relationship with your boss is undermining your success.

  8. What to Do • Look in the mirror • Address performance gaps • Share your goals • Put yourself in your manager’s shoes • Make their job easier • Share the spotlight • Have an uncomfortable conversation • Be direct • Maintain communication

  9. Scenario 2 You don’t have the title or compensation you deserve.

  10. What to Do • Clarify what you want • Title/compensation goals • Develop a business justification • Do your homework • Talk to your manager • Recognize implicit bias in negotiations

  11. Scenario 3 You’re too busy to be strategic.

  12. What to Do • Look at how you’re spending your time • Manage meetings • Ask bigger questions • Think beyond your own group • Learn to say no • Prioritize

  13. Scenario 4 You’re new to your organization.

  14. What to Do • Have a 30/60/90 day plan • Listen and observe • Look for small wins • Build relationships • Meet the team • Understand needs/styles • Be okay with being new • Manage anxiety • Ask questions

  15. Scenario 5 Your job requires that you influence people outside of your company.

  16. What to Do • Understand others’ goals • Individual and organizational • Build trust • Personalize the relationships • Share the value • What’s in it for them?

  17. Scenario 6 You struggle to make difficult decisions.

  18. What to Do • Gather information • Ask good questions • Recognize when you need input from others • Is it political? • Is it outside your area of expertise? • Own your expertise • Don’t give your power away

  19. Scenario 7 You want influence but you don’t want to continue to take on higher-level roles.

  20. What to Do • Clarify your goals and motivations • Own your decisions • Articulate your goals with confidence • Be clear about what you want • Find your own ways to add value • Look for other ways to grow your influence

  21. Scenario 8 As a young manager, you struggle to command the respect of your team.

  22. What to Do • Own your role • Develop your confidence • Leverage your team • Don’t try to be an expert in everything • Establish boundaries • Act as a leader • Have a vision • Set the direction for your team • Ask for help • Seek out resources and support

  23. QUESTIONS Schedule a complimentary strategy session to discuss your leadership development plan. Visit: www.ExecutiveCareerSuccess.com Email: Kim@ExecutiveCareerSuccess.com Connect: www.LinkedIn.com/in/KimMeninger

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