What is holding your career back from progress 4?

In my last posts, I have given some factors which restricts career progress of some workers. Today, we are going to look at another factor, inability to work in groups. This factor is really a limiting one.

     Companies are made up of people and never an individual. Companies are also divided into different departments. Therefore, it is impossible for a worker to carry out his or her function solely. Since a company has a defined target, all jobs must be coordinated and directed towards the target. If all workers execute their functions individually, then, the company becomes a tower of Babel. But, why do some workers have this defect? 

     There are many reasons to that. One of them is that some people feel they know more than others. As a result, they should be left alone to solve all the problems. During my doctoral degree program at the University of São Paulo, we were informed of the result of a survey conducted by the Trade Association of São Paulo which represents industrialists of the named state - FIESP. The survey indicated that the alumni of the University have a big defect: inability of working in groups. This fact results from the fact that the University is considered the best in Latin America. As a result, the alumni consider themselves to be above others and do not like to work in groups. The effect of this defect is that the market has restrictions in recruiting the alumni from the cited University.

     No matter how intelligent you may be, there is always something you can learn from others. Companies cannot promote someone to managerial position if he cannot work in groups. The logic is very simple. How can someone who cannot work in group lead a group? This is because being any type of manager implies leading teams. 

     Another reason for this problem comes from the fear of losing the priveledge tied to holding knowledge. Although many companies campaign for dissemination of knowledge, some of their workers hestitate to do that because they fear they will lose their power and the priviledge that goes with it. Companies stimulate collaboration by creating Knowledge Management Departments. You should negotiate with your Organization to see how it will recognize you for it. After that, put your knowledge at the service of your Organization. You should remember that it is your Organization that gave you the platform through which you were able to invent or create something.

     Remember that your career depends on the value you bring to the organization. Your knowledge or skill constitutes a major part of that. The other part is your behavior. In my last post, I commented that you can get what you want only after giving what you have! Therefore, you should give or share the knowledge you have so the organization can compensate you with an excellent career. Work in groups and bring your knowledge to life and you will never regret it. Think about this!