My wife is responsible for the database at the church where she works and they are looking at moving to a new tool. One question she had for me was can a company get to tied to its history and not be able to evolve. My answer was of course.
It’s not just companies; people can do this as well. Are you evolving? As project managers, we can get into ruts, running the same types of projects for the same organization. It’s important to continue to learn new skills. Reading is one way to stay up with the latest trends. Going back to the classroom is another; whether it’s for a formal degree or a new certification. Conferences, like this week’s Scrum Gathering in Chicago are also a great way to hear new ideas (see the DrunkenPM blog for more on this).
In Seven Habits for Highly Effective People, Stephen Covey talks about sharpening the saw. What are you doing to keep your saw sharp?
I am an advocate for change...and I am a believer of education and creative learning! It is sad that my company does not put much importance on training and development yet, I always make it a point to initiate my own growth and learning...so I try to network with people...go to conferences, trainings and READ alot! Yes, at my own expense!!! ;)
ReplyDeleteI'm so ready to leave my workplace....LOL (I'm ranting I know!)