{"632811":{"#nid":"632811","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Future-Proof Your Professional Goals in 2020","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EReflect on the professional goals that you\u0026#39;ve set for yourself \u0026ndash; are they still relevant and realistic? If you haven\u0026#39;t recently reassessed your career ambitions, now is a great time to do so.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you aren\u0026#39;t sure where to start, here are some tips on\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pe.gatech.edu\/blog\/working-learning\/new-year-new-career\u0022\u003Eself-reflection and gathering external insight\u003C\/a\u003E. But, you shouldn\u0026#39;t stop there. With your goals and professional \u0026quot;why\u0026quot; worked out, it\u0026#39;s time to analyze the steps you\u0026#39;ll need to take in order to grow now and into the future.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EYou\u0026#39;ll need to first create a plan for how you\u0026#39;ll reach the goals you\u0026#39;ve outlined. Think short and long term about your career trajectory and consider what strategic steps will best set you up for future success. While this comes down to your own career journey and learning preferences, here are a few questions you can ask:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAre there particular behavioral skills I need to add or deepen?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;This could be problem solving, time management, or things like active listening and creative thinking.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAre there bodies of knowledge I am unfamiliar or inexperienced with that I need to enhance?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;Think about a role you aspire to attain. What skill gaps exist? This could be anything from a deeper understanding of\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/pe.gatech.edu\/subjects#management--lean---six-sigma\u0022\u003Elean management styles\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/pe.gatech.edu\/subjects#computing--analytics\u0022\u003Edata analysis methods\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;or something more technical, such as\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/pe.gatech.edu\/subjects#supply-chain--logistics--supply-chain--logistics-management\u0022\u003Esupply chain management\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;or\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022http:\/\/pe.gatech.edu\/subjects#computing--cybersecurity\u0022\u003Ecybersecurity\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIs there a degree or industry specific certification that would benefit me?\u003C\/strong\u003E\u0026nbsp;Most fields have certain widely accepted credentials that over time have become natural stepping stones for leadership opportunities.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESetting and achieving your professional goals is a lifelong process.\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.academia.edu\/14363867\/Building_a_practically_useful_theory_of_goal_setting_and_task_motivation_A_35-year_odyssey\u0022\u003EResearch has shown\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;that you\u0026#39;re more likely to stick with your goals if you make a specific plan for when, where, and how you\u0026#39;ll achieve them. And, with technology impacting the workforce across all industries, adult professionals will need to\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pe.gatech.edu\/blog\/future-work\/reskilling-and-upskilling\u0022\u003Ereskill, upskill, and retrain\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;regularly to remain relevant. 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Integrate your new skills, knowledge, and experiences, while charting your progress and then continue to move forward toward your next goal.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELooking for additional support in achieving your professional goals this year?\u0026nbsp;\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/pe.gatech.edu\/programs\u0022\u003EExplore more of our program offerings\u003C\/a\u003E.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":[{"value":"Tips and resources to help break down your big goals into a plan that works"}],"field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Setting and achieving your professional goals is a lifelong process. Here\u0027s how to create a plan and resources to set you up for future success."}],"uid":"34615","created_gmt":"2020-02-21 18:45:01","changed_gmt":"2020-02-21 18:45:39","author":"Kelsey Harris","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2020-02-21T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2020-02-21T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"groups":[{"id":"1258","name":"Professional Education"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech Professional Education\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Ca href=\u0022mailto:gtpe-communications@pe.gatech.edu\u0022\u003Egtpe-communications@pe.gatech.edu\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"email":["gtpe-communications@pe.gatech.edu"],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}