Differentiating Yourself in a Reinvented World
_As a professional in a reinvented world you must learn how to
effectively self-lead. Accepting this (not so) new reality is the first step in owning your career.
In the new world of business, seeing around corners is not only for executives and leaders but for career professionals as well. Opportunities present themselves to you in both direct and indirect ways, Today, paying attention means via traditional and digital channels, and by creative leveraging of your communities and networks.
You will still require a body of knowledge. But at the end of the day your professional capabilities must include the ability to think and act on your feet, adapting to real-time situations and embracing the disruptions associated with innovation and self-disruption as it relates to your career.
Reinventing yourself for the new world of business requires a prism-like ability to reflect different “slices of light”--differentiating yourself by design and redesign. Showing up like you mean it differentiates you from those unprepared to seize opportunities to innovate.
In the new world of business, seeing around corners is not only for executives and leaders but for career professionals as well. Opportunities present themselves to you in both direct and indirect ways, Today, paying attention means via traditional and digital channels, and by creative leveraging of your communities and networks.
You will still require a body of knowledge. But at the end of the day your professional capabilities must include the ability to think and act on your feet, adapting to real-time situations and embracing the disruptions associated with innovation and self-disruption as it relates to your career.
Reinventing yourself for the new world of business requires a prism-like ability to reflect different “slices of light”--differentiating yourself by design and redesign. Showing up like you mean it differentiates you from those unprepared to seize opportunities to innovate.
2012 Reinvention Readiness Workshops for Professionals
Innovation Capital: Creating Career Value in New Ways
_Innovation is the new global currency—a universal currency that can be
spent anywhere and by anyone at any time. Owning your professional
career in the new world of business means continuous evolution that
reflects your Unique Value Differentiators (UVD). Differentiating
yourself in a reinvented world requires a portfolio that integrates
transferable skills, professional expertise, business savvy, and career
capital, i.e., measurable credibility, designed to transition you from
role to role without the chaos typically associated with career
disruptions. Facilitated outcome: Participants complete self-assessments and transfer results to a quantifiable 15-45-90 day action plan. (Minimum: 4 hours / Recommended: full day)
The Practical Side of Innovation: Entrepreneurial Capabilities for Emerging Leaders_
_Designed for managers identified by their organizations as emerging leaders, this workshop prepares participants for leading in the new world of business where adapting quickly to changing conditions in the marketplace and inside the organization will increasingly become a company’s Unique Value Differentiator. The new reality of “leading around corners”, i.e., managing inflection points in front of the curve, raises the bar for emerging leaders. Entrepreneurial leaders will learn how to build capable networks that extend their influence and reach across the organization. Facilitated outcome: Participants will complete entrepreneurial self-assessments and develop their six month Entrepreneurial Capabilities Strategic Plan. (Minimum: Full day)
Virtual by Design: Building Your Digital Influence
_ Design a career differentiating digital footprint for doing business in a reinvented world where you develop strategies that continuously capture credible value for the business, your organization, your community, and capitalize it in your career. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn what it takes to level the digital playing field starting with where you are today. Learn how to effectively use the right tools at the right time. Bring your laptop, netbook, or tablet. Facilitated outcome: Participants complete a three to six month career timeline and Digital Action Plan. (Minimum: 4 hours / Recommended: full day)
Sharing the Wealth: Career Strategies Beyond Work
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A key aspect of building your organizational influence inside the company includes extending your reach outside the company by sharing your knowledge gems with others. Facilitated outcome: In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore their differentiating story, develop and brand their story, and discover how to share it in compelling ways that inspire and motivate others to learn from you. (Minimum: 4 hours)