If your boss doesn't want to help you be more valuable, you need to change jobs, in the company or otherwise. Your Plan of Action for the Coming Year Document your efforts. Keep a log or diary of your achievements. When a problem arises, add it to your log. Then solve it and include your solution in your diary.
Every boss likes to see a problem solver.
Good Make your boss look good. This is not only politically smart, but may help your boss move up, thus creating a vacancy for you. Update your boss on your progress with memos or other documents that show your achievements. Personal pub- licity is especially important when performance is subjective. It's not usually appropriate to go over your boss's head, but there are instances where it's possible.