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Staying Current

Staying Current. Introduction to Business. Learning Targets. Understand what “staying current” means to professional and personal growth and opportunity Select online forums and periodicals to “stay current” Identify local resources for “staying current”

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Staying Current

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  1. Staying Current Introduction to Business

  2. Learning Targets Understand what “staying current” means to professional and personal growth and opportunity Select online forums and periodicals to “stay current” Identify local resources for “staying current” Develop a personal plan to “stay current”

  3. “Staying Current” Defined Keeping up on the latest developments in technology, economics, politics, labor, market trends and globalization, as well as industry news (the area you work in i.e. healthcare, education, culinary) Goal is to understand the impact on the business world in general and industry and organizations specifically

  4. Why “stay current”? • Savvy employees know the importance of staying abreast of current events in order to learn as much as they can about the world around them to develop the skills that will advance their career.

  5. “Staying Current” Improves Skills Critical thinking Creativity Communication

  6. Critical Thinking • Provides employees with the skill to solve potential workplace issues by providing them with the ability to: • Think independently • Analyze situations • Compare and contrast potential situations • Formulate potential conclusions

  7. Creativity • Creativity helps in strategizing plans, designing new products, imagining new opportunities, and thinking of new ways to do the same old thing. • Creative thinking skills lead to: • Innovation • New insights • Novel approaches • Fresh perspectives • Whole new ways of understanding and conceiving things

  8. Communication Reading has been known to enhance vocabulary and the ability to communicate intelligently. Reading about current events provides employees with a broader understanding of words and the ability to express thoughts in a more clever and cohesive manner.

  9. Communication When an employee understands what is going on in the world around him and how organizations operate, it says a lot about who he is, gives him an edge on the competition, and enhances his personal branding. Being aware of the latest technological trends, changes in the political climate, or fluctuations in the economic market can have a major impact on an organization. It can drive decision-making.

  10. Impact on Organizations For instance, if a company is planning to open operations in another city or country, or if the legislature is in the works, that may positively or negatively impact organizational operations. Or if a new way of communicating is about to hit the market, this information can influence the way business leaders do business and the choices the executive team will make not just for tomorrow, but for months and years to come.

  11. “Staying Current” for YOU! Employees who want to advance their career and play a critical role in the decision-making process need to understand how changes in the world impact their own organization. Staying on top of current events is a matter of identifying sources that provide the best up-to-date information on current events and news.

  12. Credible Sources Trade publications and the associations that support them are a great way to get industry-specific information. News outlets and periodicals – CNN.com; MSN.com, The Wall Street Journal; the New York Times; Fast Company; Business Week; Entrepreneurship, etc. Breaking news is available on devices

  13. Other ways to be “In the know” Mentors Trade shows and conferences Blogs Twitter LinkedIn Membership sites and discussion forums Local chambers, business associations (Vail Valley Partnership Volunteering

  14. You Choose Whatever the topic or news story, there is a source for career savvy employees to tune in and stay connected. Its’ just a matter of choice to stay current on current events.

  15. Learning Targets Understand what “staying current” means to professional and personal growth and opportunity Select online forums and periodicals to “stay current” Identify local resources for “staying current” Develop a personal plan to “stay current”

  16. Apply it! Select TWO online forums and/or periodicals to “stay current” Identify ONE local resources for “staying current” Develop a personal plan to “stay current” using the “staying current” worksheet and rubric

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