TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR YOUR GROWTH
Mert Damlapinar
Empowering CPGs with strategy & tech solutions in digital commerce, MarTech, AI, retail media, digital shelf. ex.L’Oreal, Mondelēz, Sabra/PepsiCo | Advisory Board, Keynote Speaker, Investor,Author | Amsterdam & New York
Responsibility for your professional development lies squarely on your shoulders. No matter your situation, use these tips to keep sharp:
Meet with two former coworkers each month. Talk about your industry and where it is headed.
Have one major learning experience each quarter. If your work isn't giving you the necessary challenges, seek out other opportunities. Volunteer for a non-profit, attend a conference, or take a class for a professional certificate in your profession.
Give yourself a performance review. Reflect on your growth and performance, whether through a formal process or not. Be honest with yourself about your strengths and weaknesses, and what you should focus on in the coming year.
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Empowering CPGs with strategy & tech solutions in digital commerce, MarTech, AI, retail media, digital shelf. ex.L’Oreal, Mondelēz, Sabra/PepsiCo | Advisory Board, Keynote Speaker, Investor,Author | Amsterdam & New York
5 年Thanks for your comment and sharing your own experience Kristin. In this age and in a professional career if we don't keep improving ourselves and learn new technologies, grow our professional arsenal I believe we can easily become obsolete within 5 years or so, while everything changes so fast with the next technological trend or a new technology.
Behavioral Health Clinical Specialist
5 年Thank you for reminding me that I’m responsible for my professional growth as I am taking a study break from my Lean 6 Sigma Healthcare Course. I am also making positive changes as a direct result from reading your article! Have a great Sunday!