A Plan for the Office
when starting the role - observation and positioning
- never outshine the master
- demonstrate reliability and efficiency but don’t reveal full capability
- always say less than necessary
- keep things concise and professional - let people underestimate you for now
- know who you are dealing with
- who trusts easily. who influences decisions.
months 3-6 subtle differentiaion
- court attention at all costs
- appeal to the self interested
- frame contributions as making bosses life easier, hitting team targets, reducing burden on others
- make you accomplishments seem effortless
- do work quickly but never look strained normalise excellence
building leverage
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