Requesting New Responsibilities
Guidelines
State the new responsibilities in the form of a problem to be solved. Discover how some situation, event, or requirement inhibits smooth operation, and then develop a solution.
Start by elaborating on the “problem” (although your main message is you want to assume new responsibilities) and its significance in time, money, and/or operation. Your recommended action, then, will be your request for more responsibility to solve the problem. The details will include how you will carry out the new responsibilities to attack the problem.
Offer built-in checks by suggesting review or feedback at specific stages of your plans.
Demonstrate that you agree with your supervisor’s goals.
Be authoritative about your solutions and new responsibilities. Make sure they are well thought out and that others perceive the situation the same as you do.
Show willingness to share the credit for the results of your idea.
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