Having worked in the company or more than 1 year, I started to realize that I could move forward, but I didn’t know which department to choose smartly. I wanted to make a cross-functional move in scientific projects where I could obtain new skill set.
My request to Munisa was in moving to a new department which was agreed with my current manager.
Sessions with Munisa were full of insights and useful recommendations and feedback. I learned a lot about the context of setting a meeting with my manager. Put myself in her shoes.
I also practiced the conversation about my development where Munisa acted as my manager. She helped me to find relevant arguments and not to become assertive.
She helped me to create the development plan with the right balance o development opportunities at work. And assess my readiness to move into new role.
Munisa suggested to find new projects to test the waters with new team. I created the plan of finding my replacement and an onboarding program so that I could move asap to the new role.
I felt much more confident to initiate development conversation with my manager. I could do it, despite all my saboteurs! I am in charge of my career, I am responsible for my development.
