Even if your company doesn't offer role rotation, you can seek out these types of opportunities. Here are four steps for approaching management to request a temporary reassignment:
1. Talk to your supervisor.
He or she may be able to accommodate your request and will take note of your desire to expand your expertise.
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2. Present a business case.
Show your manager how the department and, by extension, the company will benefit. For example, moving into a business-systems role could give you the expertise to help treasury take greater advantage of the company's financial systems.
3. Prepare recommendations for backfilling your role.
Whether it's bringing in someone from another department, hiring a new employee, or working with a consultant, giving your boss options can strengthen your case. It also may help you and your manager use this as an opportunity to groom a successor or prepare another staff member for greater responsibilities.
4. Be flexible.
If job rotation isn't available, find out what is. Your manager may know of other professional development programs, such as mentorships—a chance to be a mentor or mentee—with a member of another department or a job-shadowing arrangement.
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