Voici comment vous pouvez surmonter les défis liés à l’acquisition de nouvelles compétences plus tard dans votre carrière.

The words, "lifelong learning" and "always be learning" need to be more than just nice catchphrases for each of us. We must always be learning new skills and enhancing our existing ones if we are to remain relevant and leading the way. It's also essential to keep our brains healthy and refreshed. Isn't learning and using artificial intelligence a perfect example?

Adote a crença de que é possível aprender ao longo da vida: A mentalidade de crescimento é a ideia de que nossas habilidades e inteligência podem ser desenvolvidas com esforço e prática. Seja curioso e aberto a novas experiências: Encare novos desafios como oportunidades de aprendizado, não como obstáculos. Na minha carreira na IBM, em 25 anos, me re-inventei a cada 2 anos, passando pelas funções de tecnico de HW,SW,Instrutor,Especialista em Produto, Desenvolvimento de Mainframe, Logistica, Qualidade, Estrategia, Gestão de Filiais, Marketing e Vendas, para finalmente iniciar uma nova carreira como CEO e ainda como Consultor para Executivos. (Outplacement, Mentoria). Não faltou motivação, aprendizado e muito esforço para aprender sempre!

Start by deconstructing the complex skills which you want to learn, otherwise you will not gain any context. Prioritize and dedicate specific time for learning and skill development and do not forget to appreciate yourself on each completion.

Overcoming challenges in learning new skills later in your career requires a strategic approach. First, break down the skill into manageable parts and set clear, achievable goals. Leverage your existing knowledge and experience, identifying transferable skills. Embrace a growth mindset, understanding that learning is a process that takes time. Seek out resources such as courses, mentors, or colleagues who can provide guidance and support. Practice consistently and be patient with yourself. Finally, celebrate your progress and milestones along the way, maintaining motivation. By combining these strategies, you can effectively learn new skills and continue to grow throughout your career.

Remain positive no matter what! Setbacks happen to us all. Don't let them define you. Take a step back if necessary to assess what happened. Give yourself a set time to grieve but make it quick. You've got to get back on the horse and move forward. Never stop moving forward. Learn from your mistakes and take decisive actions to get things back on track as quickly as possible.

New challenges are a gift to those who have been in the workforce for a long time. Embrace it! Learn a new skill, jump in with both feet and get your hands dirty! You’ve come so far in your career, you’ve evolved from pen and paper to typewriters and fax machines, and look at you now… rocking your Bluetooth earbuds like no one’s business! It’s never too late, you’re never too old and you’re always going to be able to learn something new. Change is hard, it can be confusing and even intimidating, but if you build a new perspective around it, it might actually be fun! Gamify it, quiz yourself, practice your new skills and soon enough you’ll be a pro. Just look at how far you’ve come! you probably never thought you could do this either!