Career Helium

How to float past others in your quest to reach the top
David Thompson

What does it really take to climb the career ladder? More than just doing a good job.

Most people are competent. But work isn’t just about performance, especially if you have ambitions to take an upward path in your career – and sooner rather than later. Those who really achieve superior recognition and reward in the workplace manage their boss, their relationships, and their environment more consciously and proactively that those who simply focus on “performing the job.” They understand the hidden landscape to be scaled and how to scale it.

This book explains the concept of “career helium,” the unseen elements which will enable those who adopt them to float to the top of their career ladder, whilst others rise no further than the simple reliance on their personal performance will take them. Written in a story format, but grounded in existing and successful business practice, Career Helium is an inspirational career guide that will change the way you view work and how you can accelerate your rise up the corporate ladder.

DAVID THOMPSON is Vice President of People & Organisational Development at global investment bank ABN AMRO. He has previously worked for Sainsbury's, Canon, Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch. He has also recently contributed to the reality TV series Big Brother as their team building expert.

978-0-462-09900-2
£9.99 PB
Rights: All
Sales territory: World ex. Asia & ANZ
Asia & ANZ sales: MCL*
April 2007