During the month of May I was asked to conduct staff training for professionals in the employment services field. As I conducted individual interviews to prepare for the training program I was astonished at how many people lacked the desire to stay current and proactively adjust to the changes happening within the organization. This disinterest in learning and for staying current in their professional field was interesting.
It immediately brought to mind a quote from Jack Welch, former GE CEO, “If the rate of change on the outside exceeds the rate of change on the inside, the end is near.” I could not help but wonder if, indeed, the end was near for the organization or at least some of the team.
Change is constant and learning is critical in today’s workplace. Those with a strong personal brand understand staying relevant is a fact of life. Successful people evolve, grow and continue to add value.
Keep in mind, most people are at least a little resistant to change — including me. I like my comfort zone as much as the next person. Embracing change is not always fun, yet it is necessary part of continued success and effective brand building.
What are you currently doing to develop new skills? How will you evolve to add value and stay relevant now and into the future? Are you learning and shifting as your environment changes -OR- are you holding out, digging in or hoping the change will simply go away?
One of the easiest ways to stay relevant is to take action. Learn. Find a new way or a better way to create value. Be a change agent.
Staying relevant, developing new skills, embracing new technology and tools will place you in a position to take advantage of new opportunities.
What will you do this week to help you remain relevant?
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