How do you show more initiative at work ? My feedback was that I need to be more active in work streams

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Speak up in meetings – Ask questions, suggest ideas
Volunteer for tasks – Don’t wait to be assigned. Offer to take the lead or help out
Follow up proactively – If something seems stuck or unclear, check in and move it forward
Look for gaps – Spot something that’s missing or could be better? Flag it and suggest how you could help improve it.
Keep teammates updated – Share progress regularly so others see you’re driving things.
Ask for stretch work – Let your lead know you’re open to trying something outside your usual role.
Be prepared – Come to meetings with notes, ideas, or questions. It shows you care and you’re thinking ahead.

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If you’re asked to do something, don’t just do it. Do it, then interpret it or suggest best next steps.
Example: could you run me a report of XYZ for past 6 months.

1) Do that.
2) Then summarize it. Make it useful. Call out key insights/learnings or possible actions based on that report/info.

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Force your way into every conversation lol

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