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How to Build Your Own Role and Making Leadership Think it Was Their Idea
In today’s technical world, traditional career paths often fail to align with the unique skills and ambitions of professionals. This session empowers technical audiences to take control of their career trajectory by building roles tailored to their strengths and their organization’s unmet needs.
Discover how to identify opportunities within your organization by analyzing business goals, technical gaps, and emerging trends. Learn to map your skills and experiences to these opportunities, effectively crafting a role that delivers measurable value and can even make careers. As the finally, gain actionable insights into presenting your vision to leadership, crafting a compelling case for why your role is essential, and securing their buy-in.
Packed with real-world examples, practical frameworks, and tips for navigating internal politics, this session will inspire you to think outside the box and create a career that’s both impactful and fulfilling from someone who’s done just this in her last four corporate positions. Whether you're looking to expand your current responsibilities or considering a step into uncharted territory, this session is your blueprint for success.
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Kellyn Gorman
Advocate and Engineer
Portland, Oregon, United States
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