Staying Relevant
CONSTANT CHANGE—in markets, strategy, best practices, technology, and more—means your skills can become outdated quickly. You can’t afford to coast on previous accomplishments and established competencies alone. To stay competitive, you need to pay attention to trends and actively plan where you want your career to go. By borrowing techniques from successful politicians, Dorie Clark, in “A Campaign Strategy for Your Career,” outlines clear steps you can take to “win” the positions you are striving for while building your skills and influence. You want to develop the ability to evolve with the needs of your business. Employers are looking for candidates with the potential to adapt and expand their roles in this ever-changing environment, notes Claudio Fernández-Aráoz in “21st-Century Talent Spotting.” Among the traits they look for are curiosity, insight, and the…