How to Manage Your Career
Take personal control of your own career and invest in your personal development to avoid obsolescence. The mainstay realities of today’s business world are global competition, digital disruption, outsourcing, relentless change and downsizing.
This is the most competitive business global business environment in history and the pace of change is only increasing. Many types of jobs are now being automated, creating algorithms for tasks, automating work by establishing a set of instructions to follow to one conclusion, that is, one algorithm for solving it, and as a result creating a newer class of poor and uneducated.
Many are working in competitive environments at the expense of developing their capabilities, too busy to take
in the constant changes happening around them while being vulnerable to the next round of restructuring and reduction in head count.
On the other hand while software engineers, scientists, angel investors and others make their livelihood from innovation and new disruptive technology, they are placing knowledge workers at the height of their careers at risk of being displaced by seismic global business shifts.
This means new skills are required as organisations will restructure and focus on reducing risk and increasing profits; all the more urgent to stay current sharpens. We will need to not only be on top of our game but be prepared for how the game is evolving, questioning traditional forms of career development and leadership.
Be prepared for the game change
Global organisations are already creating major changes in their own environments, you too have to keep up with the changes. Here are three top ways to make personal growth your top priority.
1, Be responsible for your career
Depend on yourself for your own learning. Be forward-thinking and look for training programs that are helpful for building networks, seeing things from different viewpoints, ideas and frameworks. Let go of unhelpful habits and become disciplined in honing new skills. . Many great leaders understand the principle of making growth a habit, taking time for reflection, making time for growth opportunities.
2. Luck favours the prepared
Taking control for your personal growth is not just about time but seizing opportunities as they arise, chasing personal growth, taking on more responsibility, building a strong track record of success and broadening your understanding of business along the way. As you develop and add value, opportunities, greater choices emerge more readily for you as you stay on top of your game.
3. Seek managers who help you grow
Look for coaching from the best people. They vary, as some are more willing than others to give people stretch assignments. Those experiences are great opportunities for personal growth, especially when combined with coaching. Consider changing jobs if your current manager is limiting your growth.
Stay Relevant
The future of your career rests in your hands.