| Well, our family’s discussions this week started with my Mum saying “what, a picnic did Gladys just say that”? I said, “yes Mum I believe the word picnic was used”, Mum “I’ll tell Glady’s where she can shove her picnics”, I said “I concur with that statement”. Look it hasn’t been a good week for picnics and if you’re a picnic lover please forgive us if we have offended you 😊. But come on, what week are we in now week 11 of lockdown? I’m going to need a bit more than a picnic, not too crazy just a movie, or dinner out at a restaurant, or the ability to work from my office! With so much going on in our individual worlds it does offer me comfort knowing we’re all in the same boat when it comes to our movements or lack thereof which I know is incredibly tedious and frustrating, so I’m grateful to all the lovely people I have spoken to in the last couple of weeks who have helped bolster my mood and I hope I have done the same for you. Little history, we started adding these stories to our standard “Positions on the Peninsula “a while ago now because the culture here at PP is one of “giving back” or in this week’s topic of discussion “adding value” and we hope you will find it beneficial. If you don’t find it helpful at all, no judgement but I will warn you once my Mum is done with Glady’s she will come for you! 😊 Here are 5 Ways to Learn and Add Value Explore uncharted territories — Find what you want to learn. It could be something for fun or a strategic skill to add to your resume. The goal is to be curious and see what’s interesting. It could lead to a new opportunity or even a new career. Build your learning path — Become a self-directed learner by learning how to build your own curriculum. Being able to find the resources, consume the content and assess your progress is invaluable. When you become a self-directed learner, you are unstoppable. Create a learning project — Research & Development is not just for companies but for anyone interested in learning. Learning by doing is a great way to get experience quickly. Teach what you know — This is one of my most favourite things to do (as if you can’t tell). Being able to share your knowledge with others, whether in a blog, a book, a collaborative session, or a facilitated course is gift. As you give part of yourself, you also learn something new along the way. Solve a problem — This is how you bring value to others. People who are subject matter experts are coveted because they help solve problems that others can’t. Become a problem solver and watch your stock go up with colleagues and friends. So How Do You Add Value? You add value when you invest in your skills, and along the way you share your knowledge with others. Learning is a reciprocal process, the more you learn and share, the more you learn. Here are some resources to get started learning: Be Curious: 100 Things to Do in 2021 — Have you ever stopped and written down a list of things to do in a year, a month, or a life that will propel you into a positive direction? Check out this list that’s safe to try during a pandemic. Build Your Own Path: How to Become a Self-Directed Learner — Let’s look at some of the steps you can take to achieve becoming a self-directed learner. Here are 20 ways to put yourself first when it comes to your education. Create a Project: How to Make Things People Love — Sometimes the best ideas are so obviously staring us in the face that we miss them. We can’t see them because we’re looking at things from the outside in, instead of looking at things through the eyes of the end-user. Teach Others: Why You Should Teach What You Know — By teaching what you already know about your profession or hobby, you’ll learn more, potentially gain some notoriety as an up-and-coming expert, make new connections with people, and find new opportunities. And you’ll have some fun. Solve a Problem: What are the 5 Steps of Problem-solving? Whether you run a business, manage a team, or work in an industry where change is the norm, it may feel like something is always going wrong. Thankfully, becoming proficient in the problem-solving process will alleviate a great deal of the stress that dealing with business issues can create. “Positions on the Peninsula” (check our website job board for more information and to apply online) Position: Category Manager Position: Merchandise Assistant Position: Office Administrator Position: Client Services Officer Position: Warehouse Assistant Position: Production Assistant Position: Office Administrator Position: Chartered Accountant Position: National Account Executive Position: Logistics Co-ordinator/Customer Service Position: Customer Service/Logistics Coordinator Position: Product Manager Position: Experienced Care Manager-Aged Care |
