Learn from Mistakes
We shouldn’t be afraid of making mistakes. Sometimes, we hesitate to act because we don’t want to make mistake and look stupid. However, we should know that making a mistake, admit it and learn from it is one of the way for self-development.
For example, review meeting is done for all the project being carried out in my company. The session involved the engineering division, commissioning division and the project management team. All representative shall discuss the problem they faced in executing the project and lesson learned from it. The mistake done and lesson learned will be recorded down for future reference.
Seek Appropriate Mentors
Mentors is someone that be able to teach us and advise us when we need some guidance.
My mentor in the company is my project manager who works with me together in most of the project. He is a good role model and a good listener. We have a lot of different in handling things, but I believed that I can learn from his strength which I don’t have. We share our own problem and have frequent discussion on the best way to handle thing.
Seek Challenging Development Assignment
Involvement in challenging assignment ensure that we always well prepared in term of mentality and not get shocked when we need to face challenger and react effectively and efficiently.
I always requested to get involved in the task that I’m have no experience in. I believed it help me gain more knowledge and expose to more challenges.
Use Social Networks to Learn about Development Opportunities
I always feel interested to listen to other people when they are sharing their experience. I observed how my colleague expressed themselves in certain situation and try to put myself into their shoes. I communicate with all level in the hierarchy include my boss, my colleague from the same level or my subordinate we I delegate task to.
Learn to View Events from Multiple