Career growth is key in the lives of many workers. FILE PHOTO | NMG
When we were young, we all had specific goals and dreams of
becoming a person of substance in the society. Be it as a doctor,
banker, business woman or whatever it is we aspired to be.
Getting
additional education in a particular discipline is important in a sense
that it puts us on the right track in helping us develop and fit into
the careers that we want to pursue. Indeed career growth is key in the
lives of many and there are various steps which both employers and
employees can utilise.
As an employer it is important
for you to foster a learning environment within your business. This is
important because education always leads to growth. As an employer it is
key that you share learning opportunities with your employees. Share
upcoming trainings or certification events that can help expand your
employee’s way of thinking while increasing their knowledge.
Cross training your employees to know about the different
departments in your business is another key element. This not only
brings great flexibility within the organisation but also helps
employees learn new skills and functions.
Mentorship programme
Employers
may also consider creating a mentorship programme within their business
that will help employees take an active role in knowledge sharing. It
also helps individuals improve their overall leadership skills.
For
employees it’s also wise to take some steps as individuals to advance
their careers. Setting goals is key, these could be long-term or short-
term goals. An action plan on how to achieve these goals is the next
step. This will keep you on a progressive path to advancing your career.
Remember progress is key even if it is slow, always strive to make
steps.
Network with people on the same path as you and
preferably those who are ahead of you. Learn as much as possible from
their career journey and ask questions that you can benefit from.
Always
remember to assess yourself from time to time and measure your progress
in various ways. This will help you realise where you need to improve
on. Always remember to appreciate how far you have gone in your career
path because self-confidence is key. Your career is in your hands and
it’s up to you to grasp it tight and control to soar great heights.
Always remember to believe in yourself because you are the CEO of your
career.
The writer is Resolution Insurance Senior Manager Medical Operations.
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