The \"30:30:30:10 Rule\" that every professional should know」

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No matter what position you’re in, what kind of company it is, or who your boss is, there is a proven method that will always help you get a promotion and a raise. Even if you feel it’s hard to improve any further, as though you’re trapped in an awkward situation where you can’t achieve much either way, you can always rely on the “30:30:30:10 rule” to get out of that situation. However, there are risks associated with using it, and indeed some people have played with fire before. Don’t ask me how I know. So, what is the 30:30:30:10 rule? Spend 30% of your working time on routine tasks. Use another 30% of the time to befriend your colleagues. Dedicate another 30% of the time to flirting with the CEO. And then, use the remaining 10% of the time to relax. 1. Spend 30% of your working time on routine tasks: Your top priority is to complete the tasks assigned to you and achieve your performance goals. You need to meet your supervisor’s expectations and achieve both short-term and long-term goals. This is a universal principle: you must create value for your boss. This requires you to become an efficiency master. How can this be done? The key is to surround yourself with capable people. Send tasks to your members in advance, help them, and provide thorough guidance. You need to ensure that the tasks are completed, and supervise them when necessary. All your efforts will also be translated into bonuses and performance rewards for you. This is actually the hardest rule to follow. Especially when you first start working, spending 30% of your time on getting everything done is really enough just to think about it. But actually, there’s no need to worry too much about strictly adhering to this 30% figure. Find your own rhythm. 2. Spend 30% of your time befriending colleagues. Choose five or six people who work in different fields from you, but with whom you’d like to work. These people are the ones who stand out in the company and have decision-making authority. There must be common interests between you, and you need to give them trust. If you happen to like them, that’s great. You need to work with these people to create value for the company. As the water rises, so does the boat; the higher the quality of the people around you, the greater your influence, and you can learn more as well. It is necessary to actively participate in those “five major projects”. These projects have a significant impact within the company. But make sure these projects are linked to your daily work, so that you can gain the support of your supervisor. Areas you can try include: optimizing the core business areas of the company, such as using innovation in IT to achieve breakthroughs in customer acquisition; the company’s sustainability initiatives; corporate transactions such as mergers and acquisitions or partnerships; CEO-led corporate transformation projects; as well as talent development and leadership programs – these initiatives enable you to shape the company culture and gain support from your colleagues. Then, focus on cooperation among colleagues. If you help your colleagues complete projects, they will return the favor to you. Give each other feedback. In this process, it also drives the progress of enterprises. Over time, you’ll have a network of colleagues at your disposal, becoming a source of positivity within the company. III. Spend 30% of your time understanding the CEO – Only after completing the first two steps can you start dedicating 30% of your time to \"thinking from the CEO’s perspective.\" Think about how to take the company to the next level, and how you can best help your CEO achieve success. All CEOs have concerns, as there are many areas in the company that they want to improve through creativity. Imagine you are the CEO, giving your all to the company without reservation. What are the main problems you will face? You should focus on three aspects: 1. Today’s business performance: Which areas of the company are underperforming and could pose a risk to future revenue generation? Who are those in high positions who don’t work diligently and even hinder others? Which aspects of the company must be changed? 2. Are future business leaders motivated by the company’s vision and mission? How to arouse their ambition? Is the management team focused enough on future business expansion? What Apple-style breakthroughs could help the company reach the next level? 3. Personal leadership: Do leaders work for themselves or for the company? Can teams within the company trust each other? Is the company using the right values to cultivate the right talent? Does the company have a consistent way of doing things? These are all typical CEO questions. What the CEO wants is **, so you can think for yourself about whether there are any clever ways to solve these problems. Then, go flirt with the CEO. You must remember that the CEO is lonely. There aren’t many people around them they can trust. Actually, if your status isn’t that high, it might be easier to get along with the CEO, because you pose no threat, so there’s no need to feel nervous. You need to find a legitimate excuse to interact with the CEO, so that your boss won’t be upset with you for trying to stand out. If you can’t get in touch with the CEO, try other senior executives. In the second phase, you led a large project. You have also built up a certain reputation. The purpose of the third phase is “monetization” – to turn it into an opportunity to get in touch with the CEO. When you have the chance to speak with the CEO, ask them some difficult questions. Prepare some constructive points and share them with him when he asks back. If your points are good, you’ll naturally be asked to share more of your own opinions. The CEO might ask you to share them with others. You will have the opportunity to get involved in the CEO’s projects. As long as you put in genuine effort, you will gain his trust. Eventually, you’ll be able to get involved in more special projects that report directly to the CEO. Your external influence will follow. Take the opportunity of being introduced to shareholders to build your IP and network. The peak of my career began here. Survival guide: Remember to follow the game rules, and some achievements are thanks to your boss. In office politics, you need their support. Make them look like the heroes who helped you succeed. IV. The final 10%: Finding some fun. Working always from the CEO’s perspective is challenging, and there are never enough things to do in a company – only more. When using the 30:30:30:10 rule, you have to take on a lot more responsibilities. Many efforts might go to waste; much of the value you create through overtime might be lost. This further shows that you can’t let your boss’s demands overwhelm you. You need to leave some space for your own life. The happiest CEOs I’ve met are those who know how to distinguish between work and family. Family frees them from work, and work cannot interfere with their unwavering family time. At the beginning of one’s career, it is important to clearly separate work from personal life and spend more time with family and friends. If you can’t strike a good balance between work and life in your twenties, it will be difficult to make changes later on, when the responsibilities at work and at home become increasingly heavy. Sometimes these things seem to take one step forward only to take two steps back. Most people won’t cheer for you as you stride upward. In many companies, especially those with a traditional power structure, there are lots of sycophants and self-interested people. You will suffer setbacks, your motives will be questioned, and you might even be called a dog. Only by making one’s shell hard enough can one stick to one’s own path. Those who know when to act wisely are truly outstanding. If following the 30:30:30:10 rule proves difficult to start with, or if things start to deteriorate, it is usually a sign to withdraw. You might get fired, but as long as you did your best to do the right thing, you can leave with your head held high. What you take to your next job are refined leadership skills, a strong network of contacts, intellectual property, and even a confidant who is a CEO – you are the uncrowned king! In my own experience with 30:30:30:10, I succeeded twice and got fired once. I don’t regret it at all; in fact, it was from that failure that I learned the most. Based on these experiences, I reflect on myself in order to join the next company in a better way. Even if you start your own business, the 30:30:30:10 rule can help you develop a CEO’s mindset. Should I rush out now, or continue to remain unknown? If you want to do it, go ahead and do it. The specific arrangements change every day, but as long as you adhere to the 30:30:30:10 principle, your work will shift from being static to one full of changes and opportunities. 30:30:30:10 can also be a plan to get away from a terrible boss or a harsh company. If you’re going to leave, then go; start over with a fresh attitude. - End -