The more I learn, the more I need to learn. And it doesn’t all take place in a formal educational setting. As I watch our global economy and read Freidman’s latest book, “That Used To Be Us,” it is clear that the Knowledge Sets are shifting. Employers need people with the technical skills toContinue reading “Critical Skills for our Future”
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Learn to Learn
When I keep doing what I always do, why do I think it will have a different result? This bit of insanity applies to many aspects of our lives. But let’s look at just one. We do our jobs well and manage the constant winds of change. Like a sailing a boat we know howContinue reading “Learn to Learn”
21st Century Skills for Boomers
Employers are managing costs by hiring people as contingent, temporary or project-based work. So they look to people who have both a breadth and depth of skills. Boomers bring judgment and knowledge of how to get things done…especially when the computers are down. But what Boomers may not have is the skills to be theContinue reading “21st Century Skills for Boomers”
Career Skills for Today – Mindreading
Recently a GovLoop forum asked: “What one skill do you wish you had?” The very first response was “Mind Reading.” In my July 14, 2010 blog, I wrote on the career skill Trend Spotting, or Foresight. So I just have to respond. Indeed Mind Reading seems to be a Competency all by itself. Not toContinue reading “Career Skills for Today – Mindreading”
Change Success – Initiate more conversations
When there is an organizational change, a systems upgrade or change in policy/procedures or leadership, a common mis-belief is that if we give people the facts, they can handle the change. Facts are important to answer the “why” question. But it doesn’t get to a personal level – and that’s where the change must beContinue reading “Change Success – Initiate more conversations”
WIIFM? First, Listen
People are so overwhelmed by things changing in their lives and their work that we can count on them begin distracted while we are trying to communicate. Whether you are leading a training session or a meeting, over half the people are preoccupied with other thoughts. Some are already gearing up to argue with you.Continue reading “WIIFM? First, Listen”
Free Resources to Learn/Upgrade a Skill
No matter what your role in the organization – executive or candidate – many people are finding that they need to learn a new version of a technology, or a greater proficiency in a another language in order to enhance their careers. Using the resources below you don’t have to attend a ‘class’ or revealContinue reading “Free Resources to Learn/Upgrade a Skill”
Plan B – 5 things to do if your office temporarily shuts down
What are you doing as federal employees and all the contractors and others dependent on federal agencies anxiously await Congress to approve a budget? I hear many are doing nothing at all; business as usual. Some don’t think it really will shut down. Others believe if they don’t plan for it, it won’t happen. AndContinue reading “Plan B – 5 things to do if your office temporarily shuts down”
Network How-to
In her blog, “How to Build Your Network in 12 days“ Debra Feldman points us to the specific actions we can take to develop an effective career network. Some are basic, others are more advanced. All of the tips help us get beyond our current contacts and create more visibility of what we can andContinue reading “Network How-to”
I Just Want A Job – Part 3 of 6 – Translation, please
I have experience and skills – why can’t they see that and just hire me? Think of yourself as a shoe. Are you a running shoe, a fashion boot or a rugged sandal? What size are you? Employers see resumes and candidates and they have to have a way to determine if they are theContinue reading “I Just Want A Job – Part 3 of 6 – Translation, please”