Question: When is knowledge not a good thing?Answer: when it goes to your head!
This GenuLines offering is aimed at keeping you grounded while acquiring and using your knowledge.
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Knowledge, Trust and Being a Know-It-All
It’s said that knowledge is power. It gives you the power to make decisions and even keeps you from making the wrong ones.
But, trouble comes into play when you get to the place where you believe you know everything. That can hurt your ability to make those decisions.
At that point, you’ll lose trust in your abilities.
You’re one smart cookie. After all, you went to a respected college.
You landed a great job after graduation.
But once you start working, you come to believe that you know everything there is to know. That’s when you’re in danger of losing your edge.
You’ll start to make bad decisions which could end up costing you a job or two.
It’s important to trust yourself with the knowledge you’ve learned. Just remember, times and technologies change, and you need to be ready for those changes.
Too many people get left behind by getting comfortable in their current positions.
Companies have been trying to help by offering training or tuition reimbursement. It’s a step in the right direction.
But without appropriate corporate or college training it’s a waste of money.
There’s another danger with companies that offer internal training. They can blame employees when those employees don’t learn from the offerings.
Even if employees learn their knowledge may not boost the bottom line.
These companies don’t rate the effectiveness of their programs.
What’s worse are broad claims that their training makes them leading-edge firms.
There are some great training programs online. These include websites such as Udemy.com, SkillShare.com, and others.
Keep in mind, though, that anyone can submit training modules. This can make your selection process hit or miss.
There are good offerings with these programs. But, you’ll want to get feedback from others.
Expired knowledge
No matter where you find training there’s a chance it will be out-of-date.
And sometimes courses get high ratings based on the fact that they’re well-presented. That gives you a false sense of security.
Be selective when choosing training for the current work environment. Be critical, but don’t let it stop you from seeking training.
Good training exists. Ask people you know for suggestions.
Stay in learning mode, no matter where you went to school or how much knowledge you think you have. In a world that keeps on changing, you’ll be way ahead of the curve.
And you’ll have the tools you need to trust your decisions.
JohnK 6-25-2019
Overheard: “Time, as it grows old, teaches all things.” ~Aeschylus, Prometheus Bound
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