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<\/h4>\nManaging your own professional development within an organisation<\/h3>\n
So, you may be asking yourself, \u2018how can I improve my job performance within the company I work for?\u2019 The first thing you need to do is decide what areas you want to work on and the steps you\u2019ll need to put in place to get there. Once you have a clear idea, the next action is having an open conversation with your manager to discuss how they can support you.<\/p>\n
For example, if you\u2019re a PA and want to become more involved with event management type-duties, express your interest in this area with your manager. If there\u2019s a company-wide event on the calendar, you could suggest that you take on the logistics of organising it, for example.<\/p>\n
If the skills you want to develop require a more formal training, your manager may be able to organise this on your behalf, as helping you upskill is in their best interests as well.<\/p>\n
Outside of specific technical skills or areas you\u2019d like to develop, you can also make small changes to your habits at work to help. For example, some people learn to develop hyper productivity by working off an empty inbox or trying new time management methods, like the pomodoro technique[1]<\/a>.<\/p>\n Finally, developing your social media presence (especially LinkedIn<\/a>), is another aspect that will help develop your career. You can develop your professional (and personal) brand by posting about your interests, adding your commentary to industry-related news and events, and even create blogs or videos to be seen as a thought leader in your space.<\/p>\n When looking at your personal development, you should also start with identifying the areas that you want to work on. For some, this may be their mental health or wellbeing, for others, they may want to become more confident in social situations. There are several online courses<\/a> and resources available online to help you improve all kinds of areas of your life, like meditation to calm your mind, or meeting new people through networking apps like Meetup.<\/p>\n Remember \u2013 even though they are entirely self-directed, your personal goals should also be measurable so you can stay focused and follow them!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re focussing on personal or professional development, after you\u2019ve set your goals and you\u2019ve developed your plan of action, you\u2019ll need to set reminders to check in and reassess.<\/p>\n Whether it\u2019s a visual reminder like a post-it note or an alert in your calendar, use whatever method works best for you and stick to it! Don\u2019t forget to plan a little reward for yourself once you complete a goal, as it will make the victory even sweeter.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for an online course to help your professional development, our partnership with New Skills Academy<\/a> allows you to access their online content with up to a 65% discount!<\/p>\nHow to approach your personal development<\/h3>\n
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Following up and checking in<\/h3>\n