Earning a promotion is never an easy undertaking and is often the result of several factors, some of which you cannot control, such as budgets and restructuring. Even so, there are still a few things you can do yourself to ensure that you are making a good impression on the people making hiring decisions. This does not mean that you have to do the idiot work now, but rather actively show that you are motivated and ready for more tasks and responsibilities. Here are tips on how to start taking on more leadership responsibilities at work.

Being seen

Every company has unsung heroes who do great work quietly in the background and who never seem to get the recognition they deserve. But that doesn’t get you promoted because if the bosses don’t see your performance, they won’t think of you when it comes to the candidate for a higher position. Sitting alone at your desk is not enough, so make sure you take an active leadership role and look after new colleagues.

Inspire others

It’s not just about showing that you work hard and are on the bosses radar. You also need to demonstrate that you are a good leader before actually getting promoted to it. This means that you should behave like someone who inspires other colleagues to do their best, even if you are not yet in management responsibility. Set a good example and be willing to help others. When the members of your team come up to you with problems, you know that you have won their respect and trust.

Think for yourself

A manager is a person who, among other things, comes up with new ideas for improving the company and internal processes. While your current position does not give you the direct opportunity to improve processes, you can still show drive and initiative and suggest new things. Whenever you see an opportunity or an area that could be improved, prepare a proposal and ask to present it to your boss. Even if your idea didn’t go ahead, you could at least prove that you weren’t afraid to risk your head to get the company going.

The big picture

It is very easy to only focus on your own goals in your own job, because these are also used to measure performance. However, executives always need to look at the entire company and how the various areas affect progress. So take the time to listen when the overall situation is discussed and feel free to ask questions. In this way you can show later at meetings that you are not only focused on your own goals, but that you also see the bigger picture and are ready for more responsibility.

Be reliable

Being open and honest are important habits in all aspects of life, but if you want to take on more leadership roles at work, you need to prove that coworkers in all roles can trust you to do what’s right for the company and your coworkers . With an elbow mentality, you may also advance up the career ladder, but such an attitude will not help you further in terms of work ethic and the respect of your colleagues. So focus on being honest, taking responsibility and accepting criticism rather than blaming others. In this way you definitely deserve the respect that a good manager needs.

These tips will help you take on more managerial responsibility and show your colleagues and superiors that you can handle more responsibility.