Information Survial Tactics In Hard Times
To insure your marketability in this tight economy, you need to take measures
to reposition yourself now. Regardless of changes in the economy, right
now is the moment to inventory your marketplace survival rating. Here are
some key questions for your consideration.
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Do you plan to be proactive, or reactive? If you plan to be proactive,
then get brushed up on your information management skills. In this rapidly
changing market, access to information and the ability to navigate through
it in a strategic way, is a crucial survival technique.
- Specifically where are you deficient? Pinpoint your skill deficiencies.
Take measures now to get accurate information to reposition yourself. Using
feedback instruments can help you identify these areas. If your HR department
doesn’t do an adequate job of measuring and giving you feedback, inexpensive
alternatives exist.
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- What are the emerging issues and trends in your field? Keep abreast of
the business environment you operate in and business in general. You need
to read more and read more widely. Yes, there’s an abundance of information
out there. However, if you are not trained to navigate through it effectively,
then the information is junk. What skills can you improve to do this more
efficiently and effectively? Click
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- How well connected am I? Do you have continuous dialogues with peers and
others in your field? They are invaluable resources. Being able to regularly
chat in a time efficient manner using technology and the web, will enable
you to spread your sphere of influence greatly and have a more ready way
to connect, get your questions answered, learn, and get help.
- What are some quick and easy ways to fill the gaps? Identify formal and
informal training options. You can easily close your skill gaps using web-based
learning. It can be a cost savings and effective means of getting the training
you need.
- Who can guide me? Hire a personal coach. It helps to have someone who
can reflect back, question, and keep you focused. Again, low cost alternatives
are available. After all, this is your career you are navigating! Call
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Now is not the time to get caught up in fruitless worry. If you follow the
above suggestions, regardless of what happens, you'll be in a better position.
As a great mentor of mine reminded me many years ago, "When life gives you
lemons, make lemonade." Let us know what we can do to help you in the process.
