U know what people say about taking up CCAs at work - additional workload, more paperwork, little recognition, under-appreciated. Understandably, there are some CCAs which are more "sai kang" than others (and which people avoid as much as possible); some CCAs which put members under the limelight (provided you don't screw up); and there are CCAs which provide opportunities to present to senior management (if you want to, that is). Regardless the nature of CCA, I think whether or not they value-add to your year-end appraisal is how well you plan and execute them. For example, some people are just really brilliant at 'marketing' their job and can pitch a monotonous, labourious job into a glamorous one, and staking part credit along the way. On the other hand, there are people who shy away, prefer to be behind their desks and inadvertently fail to make their presence felt.
If you have worked or are working in a MNC or big corporation, inevitably you would have taken up some CCAs before. Perhaps organising a team bonding session, taking minutes for monthly meetings, being an emcee at an event, to name a few. I have had (I still do) my fair share of CCAs, too!
(Fit & Fun)
(Auto-Taxis dinner)
(SSTA workshop)
(Auto Retreat)
(Board Retreat)
(Go-karting)
(EES coordinator)
(Green Comm)
(Countless Secretariats)
.
.
.
Everyone will agree to the fact that CCAs take time away from your primary job tasks. However, from my experience, bosses appreciate the CCA work done and view these staff in higher regard, for they are seen as to be contributing more than beyond their job expectations. So they are associated with "having better time management", "having more energy" and "ability to multi-task"? Of course, the underlying principle to receiving recognition for CCAs is that one's primary job is not impacted!
I digressed. I meant to share that, if you have the luxury of choice, take up CCAs which are of higher profile and gives you opportunities with senior management (cause you can gain more mileage). And do the job to the best of your abilities! :)
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Update (6/7): Arrowed to be MCM Secretary for 1 year!!!
我问天, 我问地 ...
If you have worked or are working in a MNC or big corporation, inevitably you would have taken up some CCAs before. Perhaps organising a team bonding session, taking minutes for monthly meetings, being an emcee at an event, to name a few. I have had (I still do) my fair share of CCAs, too!
(Fit & Fun)
(Auto-Taxis dinner)
(SSTA workshop)
(Auto Retreat)
(Board Retreat)
(Go-karting)
(EES coordinator)
(Green Comm)
(Countless Secretariats)
.
.
.
Everyone will agree to the fact that CCAs take time away from your primary job tasks. However, from my experience, bosses appreciate the CCA work done and view these staff in higher regard, for they are seen as to be contributing more than beyond their job expectations. So they are associated with "having better time management", "having more energy" and "ability to multi-task"? Of course, the underlying principle to receiving recognition for CCAs is that one's primary job is not impacted!
I digressed. I meant to share that, if you have the luxury of choice, take up CCAs which are of higher profile and gives you opportunities with senior management (cause you can gain more mileage). And do the job to the best of your abilities! :)
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Update (6/7): Arrowed to be MCM Secretary for 1 year!!!
我问天, 我问地 ...
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