While earning a higher qualification may improve changes of being promoted, this is not eh most important step.  In the fast-moving technology field, the following competencies are needed.

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THE AGILITY TO LERAN NEW THINGS

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There is no room for managers to be complacent.  How knowledgable are you in deploying technology to business?  Can you talk about your products or services in a couple of sentences that people can understand?  The reason you have a boss is that he has competencies you don't have.  You need to find out what they are and acquire them quickly.​

 

PROJECT INNOVATION

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This goes beyond project management.  For example, I have a friend who consistently receives appreciative feedback from his customers for revamping existing processes by cutting wast and time, and make things simple.

 

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

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Everyone wants a colleague who is helpful, assertive and willing to take on more responsibilities.

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There is no fixed formula for success, but one thing is clear:  if you  focus on your goals, use your resources and network wisely, you will stand a better change of moving up the career ladder.​

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There are many short courses you can attend for self-improvement in any of the above.  You may also find a goo d mentor or coach who has been there, and he or she might be ale to guide you along the way.

 

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Source:  SCMP, by Sidney Yuen, GROWDynamics

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Tags:   Training   /    Soft Skills   /   Communication Skills  /   Self-improvement

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