Did you ever keenly observe growth and Development in nature? We all know that a child grows into an adult and one day, a sapling becomes a tree. You may say that such things are quite understood and obvious. That’s absolutely right! But, if you observe deeply you’ll realize that all this is the nature’s way of telling that growth is critical.

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Those who know its importance just can’t survive without growth in their life. Popular martial artist, Bruce Lee says, “Ever since I was a child I have had this instinctive urge for expansion and growth. To me, the function and duty of a quality human being is the sincere and honest development of one’s potential”.

Although growth is necessary for every aspect of life, in this Article I will discuss how you can see development in your professional life.

Today, employees are pretty serious when it comes to Career growth. Even a research has proved this. According to a research carried out by consulting firm Deloitte and industry lobby group Confederation of Indian Industries (CII), employees give preference to career growth and rewards while opting for a job. By now, you must have started thinking about what you’re doing for your professional development. Read on to know 3 can’t-fail ways to speed up your career growth -

Take training courses to develop your skills

According to a study conducted by Quantum Workplace, the majority of surveyed employees said that training opportunities hold an important position when it comes to career benefits. As per another survey mentioned in go2HR, 40% of employees not getting proper job training leave their jobs within the very first year. Now, you can well imagine how serious employees are when it comes to skill development training.

If the organization you work for, provides training opportunities, never miss a chance to avail them. And, if in case it doesn’t, arrange training for yourself from outside sources. Consider your current job profile while selecting the training courses initially and eventually take the courses related to other areas and your interest. Also, ensure to let your manager know about the learned skills.

Read a lot

According to an article published on Job Ibex, reading is a great habit for career growth. The same article refers to Tom Corley — author of Rich Habits, who says, “In my five-year research study on the daily habits of wealthy and poor individuals, I made a profoundly important discovery: 88% of the wealthy individuals in my research read self-help books and articles and industry-related books and articles”.

He further says, “Reading helps make you more valuable to your employer, customers or clients”. So, develop reading habit to get the best out of your worklife. Read stuff from informative sources. You can also choose a good book related to your industry or some other area. Even an hour a day spent reading can go a long way in enhancing your knowledge.

Start using a project management software

Are you familiar with a project management software? If you are, do you use it? There’s a solid reason behind asking such questions. A project management tool can bring amazing changes into your work life and career growth. Let me explain how. The software basically assists in making your work more organized and well-managed. As a result, you’re less stressed at work and able to save more time than ever.

You can use this saved time to focus on doing other activities for professional growth. Besides, the tool lets you store your eBooks and other important stuff in it. So, you will have all your documents and files available at one place at the time of requirement. That’s not all! you can also track the amount of time spent on different tasks at work. With so many work benefits, the tool is a must have for work management.

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I will conclude the article with what Alexandra Levit, author of New Job, New You: A Guide to Reinventing Yourself in a Bright New Career, says about professional development. The author says, “If you don’t [focus on professional development], you won’t be marketable in your field in five years”. Remember, it’s your career and your decisions, so spend your valuable time wisely.

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About Author:

Sandeep Kashyap is the Founder of ProofHub — a leading project management and collaboration software. A passionate leader, Sandeep is always on the lookout for innovative ideas about filling the communication gap between groups, teams and companies. He is also a featured writer on LinkedIn and a contributing author at YourStory. You can connect with him on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

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