What does it take to stay on the cutting edge?

Continuous Learning Required
Over the last several years, we have observed changes in jobs.  One of the more obvious changes has been moving from tangible work to intangible activities.  Building a brick wall is much different from checking your email.  The brick wall can be viewed and valued by many, while checking your email is an intangible that is difficult to see and value.

Another change has been the need for Continuous Learning.  Today over 50 percent of all jobs require the employee to have mastered the art of Continuous Learning.  It is critical not only in the areas of science and technology, but also in a myriad of many other careers to keep up with the latest advancements and stay competitive in product offerings and services.

The biggest challenge with Continuous Learning is that not all people can master it.  Continuous Learning is just as much an attitude as it is a skill.  In fact, people who have a negative attitude toward Continuous Learning will never master it.  They will have other passions that will override the need to stay current.

I challenge you to look at all your company’s jobs to see how critical Continuous Learning is to superior performance. If it is required, what is management doing to support this requirement, such as providing time for social networking and web searches, attending seminars, and purchasing books and magazines? We have a solution that works great for busy schedules through our ThinkBox online tools.