Getting the Nod for Your Work from the Execs In the last post, you were disappointed that your boss was tapped to do an important presentation on the pre-kindergarten game that you designed. You should get a nod from management for your achievements and, to be fair, your supervisor, Melody, has done so. But I get why you might want the powers-that-be to know also—it’s a way to build your credibility and career. Let’s discuss how to come to the attention of senior people when you are in a large company. Offer to do technical demo In the previous conversation, Melody justified doing the presentation because she could present the financial and marketing background. It makes sense, but you might be able to wrangle doing the technical demonstration of the game. Might work, might not. A lot will depend, not so much on Melody’s good will (although that’s important, also) but on your company’s usual way of handling the situation. Getting the nod may depend on how you act at the executive meeting Say you get permission to do the technical demo. Congrats but you need to ensure you make the most of the opportunity. You want everyone to think,…