We hope you enjoyed the rest of the A to Z of Skills Development Series and that you are looking forward to the A to Z Challenge 2019 (theme to be announced next week ). … Continue reading A to Z of Skills Development Round-up
Z is for… Zealous
Z is for… Zealous. It is important to be passionate and enthusiastic about your work. However, it is not always possible to be fully passionate and enthusiastic full time. Therefore it is important to identify … Continue reading Z is for… Zealous
Y is for… Youthfulness
Being young at heart and forever learning can be a great skill and a welcomed attribute. Don’t be a dinosaur. You should aim to keep your skills updated and keep up to date with new … Continue reading Y is for… Youthfulness
X is for… Xerox
If you work in an office it is likely that you will have a photocopier (among other standard office and administrative equipment). Do you know how to you use it? There is a trend for … Continue reading X is for… Xerox
W is for… Writing
Writing Skills are another important communication skill to have. Written Communication skills and Copy-writing skills can help you with your career and getting your point across in writing to your boss, your client, your audience. … Continue reading W is for… Writing
V is for… Verbal Communication
Verbal communication is simply communication by speaking words. However, effective verbal communication skills include more than just simply talking. Verbal communication includes how you deliver and receive the words spoken. Why is Verbal Communication Important? … Continue reading V is for… Verbal Communication
U is for Uncertainty
Properly managing uncertainty and coping with the unknown (and change) is a powerful skill. We want to know everything. We like to be in control. However, we won’t always be in a situation where we … Continue reading U is for Uncertainty
T is for… Training
It is important as part of your feedback process (whether by formal appraisal or otherwise) and your own self-analysis that you use the feedback/analysis as an opportunity to identify any skills gap. It is important … Continue reading T is for… Training
A to Z of Skills Development (continued)
With the approach of the A to Z Challenge for 2019 (sign ups are now open). It reminded me that we never did quite finish the A to Z of Skills Development (the letters at … Continue reading A to Z of Skills Development (continued)
S is for… Self-Awareness
S is for self-awareness. What is Self-awareness? Self-awareness means “conscious knowledge of one’s own character and feelings.” Having self-awareness and the ability to reflect means that you can learn from your experiences. Understanding yourself is … Continue reading S is for… Self-Awareness