The number one work place concern of people is becoming
obsolete at work. The world is shifting quickly and the need to prepare for the
changes of tomorrow as they become more and more important. We now have the
gift of living longer lives, which means that people need to work longer.
There are also several ‘Megatrends’ that will affect your
future. ‘Megatrends’ are defined as tiny changes that influence development in
all corners of life, from business and economic changes to social and cultural
changes. The trends come in different forms and have different meanings that
inevitably define companies’ futures, and even the world. But most importantly
your personal life.
The below are some key points from the book STRETCH, written
by Karie Willyerd & Barbara Mistick. These points encouraged me to think
about where I see myself in my career. The book is broken down into five parts,
today I would like to share with you the parts that resonated with me in the
hope that it may trigger your thoughts on what it means for you, and how you
will future proof yourself for tomorrow.
“It’s time to stretch yourself” (as scary as this sounds, it
can also be motivating)
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Reach beyond your capabilities of today to be
ready for tomorrow.
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Expand your skillsets.
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Be relentless and resourceful in pursuing your
career goals.
Food for thought:
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It’s all on you - If you want to become a leader
it is even more on you. Learn to fly, be open. Embrace engagement and
development.
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You need options- One size doesn’t fit all,
build a diverse network, and be greedy about experiences.
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You have dreams – Bounce forward. Explore ways
to move forward, achieve and celebrate your goals.
If you want to skip to the end of the book, make sure you
rest your eyes on the below top ten capabilities of tomorrow:
Top Ten Capabilities
- Functional Excellence
- Emotional Intelligence
- Personal advocacy
- Cross – Cultural Dexterity
- Geek acumen
- Virtual Collaboration
- Entrepreneurial spirit
- Creative problem solving
- Leadership
Stretchpertise
So as quoted by George Crane;
“There is no future in
any job. The future lies in the person who holds the job!”
If this piece has stirred your curiosity and you want to
delve into more click on the below link to the details of the book.
STRETCH
– Future Proof yourself for tomorrows future – By Karie Willyerd & Barbara
Mistick