How to develop a skill?

Everybody wants to improve at something. After all, promotion in work depends on self-improvement. But how can you get started once you know what you want to get better at, whether it's public speaking, using social media, or analyzing data? There are certain broad guidelines you may adhere to, but learning methods will naturally differ based on the skill and the learner.

What to do list:

• Choose a skill that your employer and management value.
• Break the skill down into more doable, smaller assignments.
• Think about what you've learned and what you still want to achieve.

What not to do list:

• Try not to study alone; seek guidance and feedback from others.
• rely only on your supervisor for direction; you might want to get the help of someone who isn't in charge of evaluating you.
• Don't think it will happen overnight; learning new skills often takes at least six months.