Positioning Skills
Positioning skills in office meetings refer to how you present yourself so that others see you as credible, thoughtful, and valuable.
This includes preparing in advance, speaking clearly and confidently, and contributing ideas that are relevant and solution-oriented.
It also involves active listening, asking insightful questions, and respecting others’ viewpoints while adding your own perspective.
By being concise, professional, and focused on outcomes, you position yourself as someone who brings clarity and value to discussions rather than just participating passively.
- Do value your time and others as well.
- Find the next action items.
- Take note of the required things.
- Choose a proper communication channel, like online or offline.
- You should add your points but listen to others as well.
- Use the best tools for the meetings if required.
- If possible, you should record the meeting.
- Clarify your confusion, but it should be relevant.
- Communicate effectively.
- Use Professional Phrases.
PIE Model
P – Performance (10%)
How well you do your actual job.
Examples: Quality of work, Meeting deadlines, Technical or functional skills
I – Image (30%)
How others perceive you at work.
Examples: Professional behavior, Communication style, Reliability and attitude, How you handle pressure or conflict
E – Exposure (60%)
How visible you are to decision-makers.
Examples: Presenting work to leadership, Being known outside your immediate team, Leading high-impact projects, Networking internally.
Phases of Career
Phase1
From Individual contributer To Management
Phase2
From Management To Leadership
Phase3
From Leadership To Executive
Jargon
Wind up, Visible Confidence, Presentation Skills, Agenda, External visibilty, Internal visibility