{"product_id":"upskill-21-keys-to-professional-growth-9781785833526","title":"Upskill: 21 Keys to Professional Growth","description":"\u003cp\u003e In \u003ci\u003eUpskill\u003c\/i\u003e, adaptive skills specialist\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eChris Watson delivers a dynamic snapshot of easy-to-access development possibilities providing you with: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e840 user-friendly tools and techniques reflecting the latest thinking on how to extend capability, boost professional growth and take charge of your career.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA rich resource of reliable solutions, grouped around the twenty-one adaptive skills most valued by today's employers including creativity, collaboration and communication.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn abundance of proven approaches, topical insights, time-saving apps and inspirational videos, as well as helpful signposts to relevant quotes, books and other resources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Each chapter focuses on one of the twenty-one skills, and begins with examples of how the individual skills -which can be practised and refined throughout a career, and have all been shown to be associated with greater operational agility -may be observed in the work environment. This brief introduction is then followed by forty practical ideas to develop the performance of people. Although there is no formal hierarchy to the list of suggestions, all of the ideas have been categorised into three inter-related clusters for ease of use encompassing ideas for personal development, for delivering results and for long-term gain.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Within each of the three clusters, all of the ideas for professional growth have been laid out in terms of how they can help you respond and adjust to the requirements of your role and the ever-changing world of work: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSome of the suggestions are tools apps, templates, downloads and inventories which can be picked up and used\/introduced straightaway. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSome of the suggestions are techniques\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e methods, approaches and procedures for you to try out, investigate and explore. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe final set of suggestions indicate where to look for further inspiration ncluding films, podcasts, related research and a wide range of suggested reading materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e The majority of the hints, tips and techniques can be actioned without having to access any external support or invest in any additional outlay, and are as useful for new starters in an organisation as they are for experienced managers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e Suitable for anyone who is committed to developing themselves and their colleagues, but may not have the time, the resources, the budget or the inspiration to know where to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWatson, Chris:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Chris Watson is an award-winning specialist in the promotion of adaptive skills who founded Endor Learn \u0026amp; Develop in 2002 following a successful career in publishing and higher education. Incurably curious about all aspects of organisational behaviour, his aim is to strengthen relationships in the workplace by sharing straightforward solutions which people can relate to on a personal level.","brand":"Crown House Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50671034892562,"sku":"9781785833526","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_e573230b-3759-486a-bf38-3967f14630d2.jpg?v=1733794040","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/upskill-21-keys-to-professional-growth-9781785833526","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}