In the beginning, it was the product. Then it became the service. Now the focus of economy is focused on knowledge : we are in the midst of the Knowledge Economy, a historical phase in which knowing, learning and updating are the only hooks able to keep us anchored to the steep wall of the business.
We talked about it some time ago: in the modern age our knowledge quickly becomes backward and must be updated or replaced entirely with new information.
Technologies are changing fast, operating systems are changing and what is now the great innovation of the moment, in reality, is already running out.
For this reason, a successful leader cannot or afford to stop learning: learning must be understood as a structured and constant path, to which to dedicate a share of relevant time.
4 tips to emerge in the system of the learning economy
Learning is fun and stimulating: be careful, however, to channel your energies in the right way, tracing a precise learning path.
How to do it? Here are 4 tips to capitalize on knowledge , giving value to your time and investing your resources intelligently.
1. What to learn?
The first variable to define is: which topic is worth looking into? To obtain a career in constant growth and immune to the “change of season” updating is essential , but even more crucial is to clarify which topics are the most potential.
In an era in which innovations in terms of hardware, software or processes emerge suddenly, the need for highly specialized personnel quickly arises. A demand that, in the early stages of the innovative cycle, is not fully reflected in the offer. Being ready and always up to date is therefore an advantage over the competition.
2. Train at speed
Opportunities don’t stop at the platform: they run away, running to the next station.
For this you practice learning quickly, educating your mind and memory to memorize notions in record time. Always keep your brain active, ranging between skills and topics to keep it elastic: read, perform manual activities to stimulate coordination, dedicate yourself to learning a new language, sign up for a flexible leading specialization course.
3. Learn the art of personal marketing
As a brand, don’t underestimate the importance of mastering the art of personal marketing: don’t focus too much on perfecting individual skills, but rather learn commercial and promotional techniques to sell your strengths, create awareness and stimulate intention to buy. Translated: highlighting your skills will make you attractive and interesting for the market, and will push buyers – read the big companies – to invest more money to have you on board.
4. Monetize cultural baggage
In the knowledge economy, every skill has a value. When you start a learning path, aim down straight to the goal to be achieved: do you want to get a raise, change roles in the company, take up an independent career path or use the new information you have learned to educate others, playing the role of a consultant?
Whatever the goal, set it precisely and set the training path in a balanced and economically sustainable way to reach the break-even point soon.