In the ever-evolving landscape of careers and professional development, having a reliable and trusted resource to turn to for guidance is invaluable. That's where Workwise HR Solutions comes in – a beacon of expertise in Human Resources, Employee Relations, and Organizational Development services.
Whether it's managing workplace transitions, approaching difficult conversations, or formulating a career advancement strategy, the team at Workwise is dedicated to empowering both employers and employees alike. Recently Workwise was able to help a client get a well deserved promotion and payrise, here's how the story goes:
A Coaching Success Story
Setting the Scene
A few months ago, a client (let's call her Sarah) came to me feeling a bit stuck in her career. She loved her job but felt she deserved more recognition—and a better paycheck. Sarah wanted a promotion but wasn’t sure how to go about it.
Step 1: Identifying the Goal
First things first, we needed to pinpoint exactly what Sarah wanted. During our initial coaching sessions, we talked about her career aspirations, her current role, and where she saw herself in the next few years. Turns out, she was really enjoying her role but felt she was outperforming the original role she was hired for just 18months ago and felt she wasn’t be rewarded in line with that.
Step 2: Crafting the Plan with GROW
To help Sarah achieve her goal, we used the GROW coaching methodology, which stands for Goal, Reality, Options, and Will.
- Goal: We clearly defined Sarah’s goal as achieving a promotion in line with the work she was currently doing.
- Reality: We assessed her current situation, identifying her strengths and the gaps she needed to fill to be eligible for the promotion and payrise.
- Options: We brainstormed different strategies and actions she could take, from improving specific skills to increasing her visibility within the company.
- Will: Finally, we created an actionable plan with specific steps Sarah was committed to taking.
Step 3: The Power of Benchmarking
Here’s where it gets interesting. To bolster Sarah’s case, we did some benchmarking. We researched similar roles in other organizations and discovered they were paying significantly more for the same job. Armed with this data, Sarah was ready to show not just why she deserved the promotion, but also why her new role warranted a higher salary.
Step 4: Making the Case
Sarah compiled all her accomplishments, the skills she’d developed, and the benchmarking data into a compelling case. She then scheduled a meeting with her manager. To her delight, her manager was impressed—not just with her achievements but also with the thorough research she’d done on industry standards. She then had the opportunity to talk to the one over one manager, recognizing this was an important networking opportunity she prepared ahead of time by writing clear questions that would help her achieve more in the future.
Step 5: Success!
Fast forward a few weeks, and Sarah was officially promoted and yes, she got the pay rise too! Her manager appreciated her initiative and the evidence-based approach she took to justify her request.
Lessons Learned
Helping Sarah was incredibly rewarding for me too. Here are a few takeaways:
- Clarity is Key: Clearly defining your goals is the first step to achieving them.
- GROW Methodology Works: Using the GROW model helped structure the coaching process effectively.
- Evidence Matters: Benchmarking can be a powerful tool to support your case.
- Never Underestimate Yourself: With the right plan and a bit of support, you can achieve more than you might think.
So, if you’re feeling stuck or aiming for that next big step in your career, remember: clear goals, strategic planning with a methodology like GROW, and solid evidence can make all the difference. Happy goal-setting! 🎉
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