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The"I" Chart

by Joe Mayne, TheMayneSpeaker

Do you remember the organizational chart? It showed to whom you reported, to whom they reported and so on. It also showed lines of authority and proper channels. Often times it was in the form of a pyramid with few at the top. Successful employers and employees do not get hung up on these charts any longer.

They don't offer the true picture. To see how an organization actually operates you need to tear off the facade of the pyramid shaped org chart to find the "I" chart. It doesn't show who reports to whom. It illustrates, without a fault, who makes things happen. You can call it a network or web formation because each person is represented by a node.

The folks that sport the "its not my job" mentality have very few lines attached to their node. The "I can," "I know," "I'll find out," "I'll help," "I will" workers are the types of people who others seek out. Many projects, lines of communication and information paths intersect at the nodes of these people. They are crucial to the success of any company. Even as promotions and advancement opportunities come (and they will), they remain in the know and in the flow.

If you're the type of person who doesn't want to be bothered by interruptions and the requests of others...keep your node small. The lines will pass you by. But if you enjoy interaction and can grow your "I can" attitude, you'll find your place in the network one where knowledge, information, tips and opportunity intersect. You become a resource. You become vital. You grow and become more. This is true for large organizations or the self-employed.

I encourage you to see where you are on this web shaped "I" chart. Do a self examination and position yourself in the flow or on the fringe. Your choice.

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Mr.Joe Mayne is a professional speaker, a principle of Destiny Seminars International, and a sales manager with 17 years of expertise in marketing, motivating and mentoring. Joe has shared his leadership with industry gients Proctor and Gamble and Ernest & Julio Gallo Winery. He is listed in Who’s Who in Professional Speaking.

Mr. Mayne’s commitment to inspiring and empowering future leaders hset him apart as a national recruiter as well as with corporate and campus clients. His in-depth, practical knowledge of the current job market and the Generation X workforce has made him an invaluable resource to students on over 150 campuses, business and associations nationwide.

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