How to Level Up at Work and Unlock Your Potential

The work world is constantly evolving and dynamic, requiring you to stay ahead of the curve and learn new skills or knowledge — no matter your role, company or industry. Success hinges on your ability to adapt and evolve as well. Discover how to cultivate a thirst for knowledge to enhance your skillset and propel you toward achieving your professional goals.

CONTINUOUS LEARNING AND LEARNING MINDSET 101

It is proactive development that involves honing your skills, expanding on your current knowledge base and acquiring applicable information for your role, team or company. As the Forbes article “Six Strategies to Build a ‘Learning Mindset’ and Advance Your Career” suggests, it is the process of developing new marketable skills.

POWER-UPS AND PERKS

Continuous learning and a learning mindset yield several benefits, as reported in the Society for Human Resource Management’s (SHRM) article “The Importance of Continuous Learning.”

• Personal and professional growth and achievements

• Staying relevant in the industry and career field

• Being competitive in the market

• Being an asset to your company

• Job security

• Role confidence

• Higher job satisfaction

• Improved performance

• Stronger network

• Opportunity to become a thought leader

MASTERING THE SKILLS

SHRM and Forbes, along with other resources, recommend ways to cultivate a continuous learning mindset, requiring a shift in perspective but not significant effort:

• Embrace diverse perspectives, approaching tasks and conversations with an open mindset.

• Practice a growth mindset, not a fixed mindset. This is “the belief that a person’s talents can be developed through hard work, good strategies and input from others” as explained in the Harvard Business Review’s (HBR) article “What Having a ‘Growth Mindset’ Actually Means.”

• Prioritize learning by including it on your to-do list or as a quarterly or annual goal.

• Seek learning recommendations from your manager, mentor or coach.

• Internally pursue mentors within the company who can act as career guides.

• Attend and network at industry conferences and events.

• Dedicate time to reading industry or skill-specific articles and publications or take courses.

• Enroll in professional development programs or formal education programs

• Utilize company resources such as AON’s Workday Learning Hub.

To learn more about continuous learning and other helpful work- and career-related topics, visit AON’s Workday Learning Hub. A variety of courses related to productivity, business skills, communication and personal development, among other topics, are available to help you develop a continuous learning mindset.

Pursuing lifelong learning and a learning mindset are the hallmarks of high-performing individuals. By fostering these qualities, you can thrive in your career and unlock your full potential. 