Developing your skills
How to learn a new skill
Skills can be learned and can also be improved. Using different skills gives you different options for solving problems. Some of our skills might be applicable in more than one situation The best way to develop any skill is to commit time and energy to regular practice.
Make a Plan:
- Identify Skills to Learn
- Understand Your Motivation
- Set a Goal
How to learn a new skill
Skills can be learned and can also be improved. Using different skills gives you different options for solving problems. Some of our skills might be applicable in more than one situation The best way to develop any skill is to commit time and energy to regular practice.
Make a Plan:
- Identify Skills to Learn
- Understand Your Motivation
- Set a Goal
Make Time to Practice
The main thing that improves skills is practicing them. your goals and motivation should help you to commit to learning but put some defined time in your diary to learn and practice your skills. A regular time slot each week will help you form a habit around your learning.
Find Opportunities to Learn
Follow industry bodies or experts on social media. Find some key 'names' who are experts in the skills you want to learn and follow them. Hearing what they have to say will help you develop your understanding of the broader field, and they will often share useful links.
Get Support
It's much easier to learn when you have support from other learners, friends, colleagues, or family. You could also consider joining a professional association for the industry you're in. They may offer training schemes and opportunities and may also host talks and events that can help you expand your skills and find out more about the field.
Coaching and Mentoring
One of the best ways to get over plateaus in learning a skill and to reflect on your progress is with a coach or mentor. Mentors can help you develop strengths, become aware of blind spots and weaknesses, and can help you expand your opportunities and professional networks.
Monitor your progress and feedback
As you learn it is important to monitor your progress and reflect on your success. The goal you set should have measurable outcomes - reading a certain book, doing a certain number of tasks - so celebrate when you reach one of those smaller goals. Finding a moment to celebrate a success, even if it is small, will help you stay focused and reinforce your new habits.
Improving Specific skills:
- Critical and analytical thinking
- Decision Making
- Research
- Creativity
- Emotional intelligence
- Communication and collaboration skills
- Professional skills
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