If
you are fortunate enough to work in an organization that values learning and
development, be sure to take advantage of all the opportunities you can. There
is no better way to advance in your job than to show your eagerness and ability
to continue to learn and grow.
Let’s
say, however, that your company is not investing in learning and your requests
for further training have been denied. You will need to work harder—and on your
own—to find ways to develop your skills and then affect the transfer of training to your workplace.
Here
are tips on how to learn when your organization does not provide the
opportunities:
- Always Be Curious. Adopt an attitude of continuous learning where you seek out new experiences, build strengths and explore weaknesses. Be willing to take on challenging projects. Ask for help from experts when you need it. Ask insightful questions and go beyond the day-to-day tasks to understand the greater reasons, implications, risks and options in each and every discussion.
- Always Be Learning. Set personal goals that relate specifically to learning. Identify a few critical areas that are of interest to you and would increase your value to the organization and potential employers. Take the time to read and do research or take classes on your own. Put as much effort into improving as you put into performing.
