CAREER + ALT + DELReflections & Insights From A Career Reboot

Robert FordExecutive Director, Jefferson Awards for Public Service

Career

Sometimes the only way to recover is to reboot... that can apply to careers, too.

1993

1993

1983

1983

UK CareerUK Career

1995

1995

Steps On The Corporate Ladder

• 1997 – 2000 Chief Information Officer (CIO)

• 1998 – 2002 Founder / Business Manager

• 1999 – 2002 Founder / Co-Leader

• 2000 – 2002 Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

• 2002 – 2004 Global Corporate Communications

In 2004, I decided that I’d run out of rungs!

2004: From Solo To Start-Up

What Goes Up Must Come Down

Now What?

CIO / CTOCIO / CTO

Leverage Technology Background?

CEO / COOCEO / COO

Leverage Business Background?

Executive Director

Executive Director

Follow My Heart?

Insight #1: Change Is The Only Constant

In today's world, it is imperative thatyou constantly refresh your skills and

how you're perceived by others.

Insight #2: Do The Groundwork

Once you've decided on your target area, how do you position yourself?

Preparation, Preparation, PREPARATION

Industry

Company

RoleRole

Supplier

Supplier

Customer

Customer

Operating Environment

Insight #3: Closing The Credibility Gap

You've found your dream job, so now how do you get them

to believe you're the one?

Passing The Torch

Insight #4: You've Get The Job - Now What?

Leveraging your weaknesses and gaps into strengths

2010

2010

Questions?