Oppo I need your help

"BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather" (bugeyedacura)
11/08/2015 at 15:23 • Filed to: None

So I have some ideas to share at work, but I’m still the FNG. I don’t want to be labeled as a know it all, and even though my position is one where I have access to (limited) company financial information, I don’t want people to feel like I’m abusing that. My ideas are for things that we can change or invest in to make the company money, but I’m concerned with How it will be taken because I’m so new.

A) is this much anxiety in these situations normal? And B) how do I go about it without of the two outcomes above happening?

DISCUSSION (12)

Steve in Manhattan > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/08/2015 at 15:31

Depends on the tone of the place. As for me, I never stick my head out of a foxhole.

AddictedToM3s - Drives a GC > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/08/2015 at 15:33

Can’t offer much help but just wanted to let you know you’re not alone. I’m in sort of the same situation as you.

StoneCold > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/08/2015 at 15:44

When you joined, did they emphasize they were looking for new blood and ideas? If so, then I bet they’d be up for it.

If not, you can write/type it out, DATE IT (everything you write), then present it when you’re confident.

GeorgeyBoy > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/08/2015 at 15:47

Was in a similar situation two weeks ago. It wasn’t pretty but I don’t regret it.

CB > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/08/2015 at 15:56

How close are you with your supervisors and management? I’ve proposed a few ideas in the short time I’ve been with my employer and they’ve been fairly receptive.

smobgirl > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/08/2015 at 16:19

It took me a long time to realize that my company is adamantly against change/progress. Oh, they might thank me for ideas, but they will never come to fruition. Try presenting small ideas first and observe the outcome before diving in headfirst.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Steve in Manhattan
11/08/2015 at 16:22

It’s a small company, so they supposedly are always looking for growth ideas. But the small company thing is why money ideas can be touchy.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > StoneCold
11/08/2015 at 16:23

I was brought in to save them money and to stop potential loss situationssituations by properly managing parts flow.

Steve in Manhattan > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/08/2015 at 18:05

I’ve worked for lots of companies and law firms. Maybe stay quiet for now, figure out the dynamics (should be easy, small company) then gradually introduce your ideas. And figure out who is most likely to stand in your way.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > CB
11/08/2015 at 19:16

Pretty close in the higherarchy, but I don’t have that close familiarity yet.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
11/08/2015 at 19:31

I suggest diving right in. Start with smaller ideas first and work towards a larger goal. If they’re reasonable people they will listen and a productive conversation will grow whether that means they explain why it won’t work or they agree to try it. If they aren’t at all open to your ideas, sit on them, gather proof of why they will work and try again later.

As for everyone else getting upset about you stepping on toes or being the FNG, screw ‘em. They didn’t have or voice the ideas and might just end up obsolete. That isn’t your problem.

Besides, the sooner you implement these brilliant ideas the sooner you stay makingl/saving the company gobs of money.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > AMGtech - now with more recalls!
11/08/2015 at 20:16

Thanks man! I appreciate the vote of confidence.