How to Improve Self-

Development Skills
Strategies that may help improve self-
development skills:
1. Overcome Fears
 A person who have so many fears can hinder him to progress and grow.

 If an individual is afraid to talk in front of many people, he can enroll in a class which
focus on developing confidence while speaking in public.

 If a person always fear of taking risks, he can find a mentor or professional who can
help him build his confidence so he can take risks.

 People have to learn new things and processes which he has not learned before and
he is not confident of doing, so will grow.
Strategies that may help improve self-
development skills:
2. Read

Being a wide reader always has an advantage of increasing his/her

vocabulary and will keep him informed.

Reading inspires us and arouses our interest to learn new things.

Reading at least one book, motivational article per month is an important

tasks which keeps us brilliant and updated.
Strategies that may help improve self-
development skills:
3. Learn something new
Learning something new like new process, method, skill, topic or concept
will add to your knowledge.

To continuously learn, a person can take special courses like learning
foreign language, public speaking, leadership course, Coursera, new
software, learner’s management system and others.
Strategies that may help improve self-
development skills:
4. Ask for Feedback

Asking feedback from a colleague, friend or family member about your recent
accomplishment or finished tasks will be very helpful.

The positive and negative comments from these people have to be used and
evaluated.

The constructive criticisms have to be accepted so it will be used to improve for the
better.

The different perspectives of other people who are unbiased will be useful information
and input for a person to improve his craft.
Strategies that may help improve self-
development skills:
5. Observe Others
The role models which an individual always looked up to can serve as an
inspiration to do better.

They can be a manager, a public figure, family member and professionals.

The good qualities and characteristics of the role model being observed
can be used in improving oneself.
Strategies that may help improve self-
development skills:
6. Network
Building network by means of joining different organizations and participating
with different programs, attending seminars, trainings and events may be
useful in meeting more people and establishing relationship with them.

 New ideas and knowledge from these people can be used in improving self
development skills.
Strategies that may help improve self-
development skills:
7. Blogging
Keep your thoughts and ideas written by blogging.

Through this, you can share your experiences and ideas about a recent
subject matter which are important part of your self-development.

 A deep reflection on a certain topic or events, decisions or conversation

can be thought of carefully and be written in the blogs.
Strategies that may help improve self-
development skills:
8. Reflect
People have to learn to deeply reflect on something to reduce anxiety and stress.

Thinking deeply may help an individual assess himself better so he can focus on
improving self-development skills in a very calm and positive manner.

 By self reflection and analyzing your self for some time, you can focus and relax.
Strategies that may help improve self-
development skills:
9. Get a mentor
A mentor is someone who can help a person build his self-development
skills.

This can be a former professor, manager, professional whom you admire.

These mentors may help a person identify some of his weak points so it
may be turned into strengths
Personal Development Skills in the workplace

The personal development skills that an individual had developed may also
be useful when he enter the corporate world.

1. Be an active listener

To be an active listener is to pay attention to what the speaker is saying.

 An employee has to focus and understand on what the supervisor or clients

are saying so he can use those information to do his/her tasks well.

Effective listening and communications skills are tools in developing skills in

the workplace.
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2. Work well with others

 People’s skills are valuable skills that an individual need to have so he will be a team player in an
organization.

 The human skills which are the social skills that have to be maintained with co-employees,
customers, superiors and to other acquaintances in order to build positive relationships.

3. Organize work, time and other materials

 Organizing as an important function involves putting things and people in order in an organization.

 All the tasks and activities have to planned in order to know which should be prioritized.

 A well organized person can better accomplish his tasks well and achieve his goals.
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4. Work through challenging situations

Challenges in the workplace are normal and an employee has to deal with these
challenges.

He has to evaluate the alternative courses of action and choose the best solution
from these options in order to come up with a sound solution.

Those people who work under pressure with so many complexities in the workplace
usually are more likely to work under pressure and make better decision in personal
life and career life.
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5. Believe in yourself
Self confidence is a positive feeling that a person can have to make him
better employee.

An individual has to believe in himself that he can make sound decisions
so other may likely believe in him as well.

This positivity about oneself can be a good motivator for other employees
so they can also handle challenges in the workplace.
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6. Adapt to Change
Flexibility is the ingredient used to be able to adapt to changes.

 An employee has to learn to adapt in his work environment, with his/her

tasks and with employees and superiors.

People with this kind of attitude can work in a team, accepts new ideas,
learn through training and continuous education and other ways so he can
welcome changes in his work and in his personal life.
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7. Be true
Positive relationships start by being true and honest with oneself and with
colleagues.

Practicing values and ethics in all an individual’s undertakings can motivate

other employees.

Integrity of the people inside an organization leads to job satisfaction,

motivation, respect and good reputation.
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8. Commitment and Passion about your Job
The commitment and passion about one’s job serves as their passport to
be a productive part of the organization.

People who are dedicated and committed are productive employees and
they often produce quality jobs.

Their dedication will motivate them to even work harder to complete their
tasks on time.
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9. Mentor others
Mentoring employees and being a good leader requires vision, knowledge,
communication and self confidence.

People who possess leadership skills may help the organization attain
teamwork and achieve their objectives