Rules in becoming a Consultant
My journey in security starts, and I have already learnt a few lessons which are critical in learning. This is a ever growing process and this list would be denoted as the cardinal rules of living as a security consultant.
Rules can differ depending on the job you do, and therefore if the job is high level, be very clear with your fundamentals and if you are not; admit you do not have a strong base in the subject matter.
So there we go; my rule book; like Agent Gibbs of NCIS.
Rule#1: Trust. Learn to trust your team, and believe that a solution can be met as a team. You are never alone.
Rule#2: Admitting you do not know. Yes admitting can be a dent to your ego, but listen; might as well be honest than to lie all the way and your reputation goes down the drain if you cant deliver.
Rule#3: Strip the ego. We, men have lots of ego and pride. In some cultures, it is great, in some, it is not. This is a precursor to #2. Ego is built hence you hate admitting the truth. Get over it, and be a stronger person.
Rule#4: Teamwork. We have our niche, and strengths. We cant know everything. Develop the strength and work towards it. Understand your weaknesses, talk to your team about it.
Rule#5: Listen. Listening is not hearing. Listening is understanding what is needed in a job. Listening plays an integral part in #1. It can inadvertently make or break a relationship or a team. Learn to listen.
Rule#6 Follow instructions. Following instructions is important to building ones capability to learn. Instructions are often an experience or a job that needs to be undertaken and if not followed, it leads to failure of the team.
Rule#7 Believe in your ability. Believe in your ability always to deliver a project or undertaking. Never be overwhelmed by others, You have your own strengths. Excel in it.
More to come..
Rules can differ depending on the job you do, and therefore if the job is high level, be very clear with your fundamentals and if you are not; admit you do not have a strong base in the subject matter.
So there we go; my rule book; like Agent Gibbs of NCIS.
Rule#1: Trust. Learn to trust your team, and believe that a solution can be met as a team. You are never alone.
Rule#2: Admitting you do not know. Yes admitting can be a dent to your ego, but listen; might as well be honest than to lie all the way and your reputation goes down the drain if you cant deliver.
Rule#3: Strip the ego. We, men have lots of ego and pride. In some cultures, it is great, in some, it is not. This is a precursor to #2. Ego is built hence you hate admitting the truth. Get over it, and be a stronger person.
Rule#4: Teamwork. We have our niche, and strengths. We cant know everything. Develop the strength and work towards it. Understand your weaknesses, talk to your team about it.
Rule#5: Listen. Listening is not hearing. Listening is understanding what is needed in a job. Listening plays an integral part in #1. It can inadvertently make or break a relationship or a team. Learn to listen.
Rule#6 Follow instructions. Following instructions is important to building ones capability to learn. Instructions are often an experience or a job that needs to be undertaken and if not followed, it leads to failure of the team.
Rule#7 Believe in your ability. Believe in your ability always to deliver a project or undertaking. Never be overwhelmed by others, You have your own strengths. Excel in it.
More to come..
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