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In This Issue:  Welcome to the 1st Bluegrass HIMSS e-Newsletter 2007 Spring Conference Golf Outing How to Ask for a Raise—and Get It!WELCOME! This is the 1st Bluegrass HIMMS e-Newsletter Here it is! The first Bluegrass HIMSS e-newsletter! We hope to use this newsletter to keep you apprised of the events and information that happens with HIMSS. We anticipate having messages from the President, upcoming meetings, tips and tricks, and other useful info in our articles. We are looking for articles for upcoming issues. If you would like to contribute an article, please drop me a note at communications@bluegrasshimss.org. Sign up for the 4th Annual Spring Conference
Join the Kentucky Bluegrass HIMSS Chapter April 19th and 20th for their 2007 Spring Conference. The Spring event will be hosted at Caesars Indiana Casino Resort with a focus on the Electronic Health Record arena! CEU credits apply to those attendees with CPHIMS, PMP and AHIMA credentials. The conference fees are $139.00 for HIMSS/AHIMA Members and $159.00 for non-members. You can register via our secure site. If you would like to stay at Caesars Indiana Casion Resort, please contact the Resort at 1-866-766-2671 to make reservations. Be sure to mention Group Code S04HIMS to obtain a conference rate of $99.00/per night. For more info on the resort click here. Click here for the Conference Flyer Conference Agenda subject to change Thursday, April 19, 2007 08:00-08:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast 08:00-08:45 Kickoff - Bluegrass HIMSS Board - Dr. Carol Steltenkamp 08:45-10:00 Cisco - Infrastructure 10:00-10:15 Break 10:15-10:20 Diamond Level Sponsor Presentation 10:20-11:20 Jim Oakes - EMR Software 11:20-11:25 Diamond Level Sponsor Presentation 11:25-11:30 Announcements and Housekeeping 11:30-01:00 Lunch and Vendor Exhibts 01:00-01:05 Diamond Level Sponsor Presentation 01:05-02:05 Intel - display methods and user interfaces 02:05-02:10 Diamond Level Sponsor Presentation 02:10-03:10 Break and Vendor Exhibts 03:10-03:15 Diamond Level Sponsor Presentation 03:15-04:15 Quilogy - Project Management 04:15-04:20 Diamond Level Sponsor Presentation 04:20-04:30 Announcements and Housekeeping 04:30-06:30 Vendor Exhibts Friday, April 20, 2007 08:00-08:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast 08:30-09:30 Sungard - Security and Regulatory Affairs 09:30-09:45 Break 09:45-11:15 e-Health Board, RHIO Presentation 11:15-11:30 Door Prizes(Must be present to win) 11:30-12:30 Box Lunch 01:00-05:00 Golf at Chariot Run Golf Course Join us on the Links!
For more more information on the golf outing Click Here How to Ask for a Raise—and Get It!
• Made your appeal based on emotion • Given your boss an ultimatum • Failed to plan ahead what to say figuring you could just “wing it” And how did that strategy work for you? Did you get everything you hoped for? Probably not. There is a better way to ask for a raise that doesn’t involve emotions, ultimatums, or even slamming doors. The answer is planning. Be prepared with objective documentation that proves beyond doubt that you deserve a raise, and have a strategy that puts that information forward in the best possible light. 1. Research salary surveys. If you suspect your current earnings are below average for your industry in your state, verify your suspicion by checking out salary surveys. Your state employment service agencies probably provide a salary survey for your industry. Average earnings can vary greatly from state to state, so be sure to get information that is appropriate for your area or region. Make copies of any salary surveys you find. Additionally, if you suspect your earnings are low within your own company, ask your human resources representative if he/she can provide the normal salary scale for your position. Ask for a copy if possible. These two documented sources will help support the fairness of your request for a raise. By providing a rational argument and proof of competitive salary in your request for a raise, you’ll increase the likelihood that your boss will say yes. 2. Prove your worth. Fairness alone won’t convince your boss you deserve a raise. You’ll need documented proof that illustrates your contributions to your organization. If you are waiting for your boss or supervisor to notice what a great job you are doing, forget it. No one is paying that much attention to you. It’s up to you to prove how much you are worth—literally. The best time to begin documenting your accomplishments is in your first week of employment. Keep a weekly journal of what you’ve done that proves such things as: • Creating revenue opportunities • Discovering costs savings • Helping a coworker meet or beat a deadline • Developing a better process • Completing tasks ahead of time • Generating good will with clients or customers Use your list of accomplishments to update your resume, featuring a “Highlight of Accomplishments” section that illustrates the positive impact you’ve had on your company. An updated resume is your most convincing evidence that you deserve a raise. It will also put your boss on the alert that you are ready with an updated resume when a recruiter calls or when the right career opportunity presents itself. If you don’t have a record of your accomplishments and contributions, you are not ready to ask for a raise. A career coach can be a valuable asset in helping you compile your list of accomplishments. Trained in the art of asking the right questions, a career coach can help you quickly identify the contributions you’ve made to the company. This will build not only your case for a raise, but your confidence as well. 3. Plan your strategy. Too often, people don’t think about what they’re going to say until they’re actually in their boss’ office. That’s too late. You have to plan your strategy in advance, just as you would plan any business project. It’s the only way to succeed. With copies of salary surveys and salary scales, you’ll have quantifiable evidence that your request for a raise is a reasonable one. And you’ll be able to back that up with a strong list of accomplishments that demonstrates how valuable you are to the company. Practicing how you want to present your case can be the final key to success in getting the raise you want and deserve. Choose a friend or family member who has been in the position of hiring others, and ask them to let you practice your request for a raise. If you’re not comfortable with doing that, or if you don’t know someone who is a hiring manager, a career coach can help you craft your presentation. A career coach has real-world experience in hiring and decision-making, so they’ve been in your boss’ shoes. They can provide you with strategic tips that will help you win over your boss—or provide you with a way to keep the negotiations open even if your initial request is denied. Creating a strategy with a career coach will give you guidance on how to ask for the raise, how to present yourself, and how to close the deal. Once you have your documentation, your accomplishments, and your strategy in hand, you’ll be ready to approach your boss with confidence. And you’ll be well on your way to getting the raise you have truly earned. http://www.AlphaAdvantage.com Email:Deb@AlphaAdvantage.com |
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