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Stretch, how to future-proof yourself for tomorrow's workplace, Karie Willyerd, Barbara Mistick

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Karie Willyerd, Barbara Mistick

how to future-proof yourself for tomorrow's workplace

"You know you can do more with your career. And the future is going to demand more of you. The problem is you are so busy keeping up with the day-to-day that you can't prepare for tomorrow. Stretch: How to Future Proof Yourself for Tomorrow's Workplace gives you the confidence and knowledge you need to achieve your goals in an ever-changing world. Karie Willyerd and Barbara Mistick--established experts and the collective winners of dozens of awards in the field of personal development and learning--offer evidence-based guidance on obtaining the skills you will need to thrive in tomorrow's workplace. Built on solid, global research and dozens of personal interviews with people who have achieved new and inspiring goals, Stretch offers advice, valuable insights, anecdotes, and recommendations to make achieving your goals practical and within reach. If you are like other professionals, your biggest worry is becoming obsolete at work. Shifting technologies, fierce competition among corporations, and recruitment occurring on a global level would give anyone concern. To remain relevant in spite of change, you need to know how to: Learn in any situation Open your thinking to a world beyond where you are now Connect to the people who can help you make your future happen Seek experiences that will prepare you for tomorrow Stay motivated through the ups and downs of a career so you can bounce forward Stretch: How to Future Proof Yourself for Tomorrow's Workplace offers five practices to help you start, enhance, and lengthen your career by anticipating the needs of tomorrow's work environment. Don't become obsolete. Instead, stretch to achieve your potential"--, Provided by publisher"What worries you most about your job? If you're like the thousands of people surveyed around the world, it is not layoffs, economic uncertainty, or technological change that is your main concern. The number one concern of employees around the world is their position becoming obsolete. They have a right to be concerned. Industries are shifting, companies compete and recruit staff globally, and employees report they don't get the training they need to do their jobs today, much less prepare for tomorrow. Sell-By-Date is written for anyone who wants to ensure they have the necessary skills to face a future workplace that is continuously changing. Based on a 27-country survey of both executives and employees, the book provides advice and practical recommendations for people to ensure they are prepared to compete in the future. Inspiring and impactful, the book identifies how to prepare yourself and your workplace to remain competitive, creative and inspiring. Sell-By-Date provides practical advice and evidence-based guidance on how to obtain tomorrow's skills and create a sustainable work future"--, Provided by publisher

Machine generated contents note: Preface Chapter 1: The Stretch Imperative Who Do You Want To Be Tomorrow? The Megatrends That Will Affect Your Future Do You Have A Sell-By-Date? The Stretch Imperatives An Overview Of The Five Practices Stretch Imperative #1: It's All On You Stretch Imperative #2: You Need Options Stretch Imperative #3: You Have Dreams The Story Of Brandon Chapter 2: Learn On The Fly Good Enough Isn't Good Enough For Long Learning A Living What Does Excellence Look Like? Strategies For Learning On The Fly Learning Traps To Avoid The Payoff Stretch Summary What Organizations And Managers Can Do Chapter 3: Be Open The Importance Of Being Open Are You Closing Doors To Your Future? Avoiding The Fire Is Not The Answer Stretch Strategies To Be Open You Are Not On Your Own What Organizations And Managers Can Do Chapter 4: Build A Diverse Network The Two Networks Everyone Has Why Do Diverse Networks Matter? Strategies To Build A Diverse Network It's All About Options What Organizations And Managers Can Do Chapter 5: Be Greedy About Experiences The Tale Of Two Attorneys The Experience Catch 22 No Two People Are The Same Boost Your Skill Set Strategies For Being Greedy About Experiences Managers Matter Evaluate Your Options What Organizations And Managers Can Do Chapter 6: Bounce Forward Don't Bounce Back - Bounce Forward Silver Linings Pursue Mastery Fits And Starts Finding Meaning In The Commotion The One That Got Away The Workday Blues The Recipe To Springing Back Mental Strategies To Help You Bounce Forward Maintain The Faith What Organizations And Managers Can Do Change Your Focus From Employment To Employability Chapter 7: Walk Into Your Future Ten Predictions For The Future Of Work The Top Ten Capabilities For Tomorrow Plan Your Future You Are Never Done Acknowledgments Appendix A Research Methodology Key Workplace 2020 Survey Findings Appendix B Essential Books To Learn More Index