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D1. Didn’t think you were being rude.. I’m looking for honest, direct feedback.. so thank you for that. I guess my point is that I’ve seen folks make partner who are less capable than me in every way except the art of self promotion and “working the process”. I suppose I should just suck it up and do it ... but to me it just doesn’t seem right. Clearly a character flaw. Most every client and new colleague I meet is surprised to find out that I am not a partner which makes it sting even more. :/
My successful track record should be all I need, but thats just not enough. Getting other offers for Partner role at competing firms. Will break my heart to leave without reaching partner. Any advice?
Being partner is all about self promotion though...
If you can sell yourself to clients you also can internally - similar principles :)
IBM? They suck... jump ship
Qs: How long with IBM and as AP? Did you achieve all targets - signing, revenue and util for 5 yrs?
IBM1. Been an AP for over 7 years, met or exceeded my targets every year for last 7 years. Only fell short 1 of last 7 and that was several years ago. Performance is not the issue according to every partner and client I have worked for, leadership changes, etc has been a factor. Selling and Delivering with excellence while building long lasting executive client relationships is what I’m good at. No doubt in my mind that I would excel at Partner level. I’ve been here more than 20 yrs. I think I might regret leaving the company I love for more opportunity and $$, but I think it might be time to put “me” first for a change. Tragic really ... :/
D1 and D2. I’m sure you are right. The difference to me is that selling myself to a client means that my company wins, selling myself to my own company takes allot of time and energy that I’d rather spend working for my clients or helping my team succeed in their careers. That is what makes me happy. Promoting myself to new execs who “should” know their high performers seems to cheapen the promotion in my view. Do we really want a firm led by the best self promoters or the best consultants?? There has got to be a better way ... am I wrong??
I honestly didn’t mean to be rude. But being a good consultant at the partner level to me means being a good self promoter - both internally and externally.
It’s sucks but consulting firms are inherently selfish
I think it used to be different. Great client service used to be enough but that is changing at all firms
Coming from industry, can tell you brazen self promotion is important in Amy envir
*any environment at the right time
OP - have you ever been nominated to our Global Partner review board and rejected? If so, what was their feedback. If not, it sounds like you need to find a few solid partners that will vouch for you. What part of gbs are you in?
I never self promoted. I let others do that for me. Sponsorship was key. When I was a SM, I helped partners with their sales and pulled them into mine. They knew my value because we worked side by side. As my sponsors, they promoted me to others
OP: My impression is that making numbers only get you to step 1. Rest are all politics and getting right sponsors - performance has very little impart.
From a fellow IBMer. Assuming you are GBS / Sector, reach out to your industry leader or sector leader. Have a conversation. Also tee up someone who knows you and the industry leader or sector leader. If it doesn’t work you know what to do.