The greatest takeaways for me are below.
‘Reflection, self-awareness and continual learning are now a career ‘must do’ rather than ‘nice to do.’
‘We are motivated by the freedom to work in a way that suits us best and in return organizations benefit from more productive and diverse employees.’
‘Design your own ‘operating system’. Technology is there to make your work better and easier- make sure the technology you use is working for you, and your organization.’
‘Know what you want people to say about you when you are not in the room.’
‘Knowing your values will help you make better decisions, based on what motivates and drives you (and not what other people expect or think you should do).’
‘Practise talking about your values in a way that works for you, as when other people know your values, they can help you live them more.’
‘Knowing your career must-haves and must-nots will give you valuable clues about what your values might be.’
‘Building a network based on what you want to learn is a transformative way of thinking about why networking is worth your time and effort.’
‘Assess the strengths and gaps in your networking by identifying the relationships you have which support your current role, career possibilities and personal development.’
‘Treat yourself as a work in progress to futureproof your career skillset.’
‘Take an action today, no matter how small. You will never regret investing in yourself and your career.’
‘Side projects give you the chance to learn, meet new people and pursue your passions.’
‘Everyone’s version of balance is different, and it doesn’t stay still. The best thing you can do is to take control of your choices to achieve the version of balance that works for you right now.’
Source
Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis (2020). The Squiggly Career: Ditch the Ladder, Discover Opportunity, Design Your Career
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