Evolution or Extinction?

An organization is a place where people of diverse backgrounds and competencies converge. Where people function according to the abilities they can contribute. A place where they are finally given the opportunity to show their prowess after years of training and studies.

But an organization is never static, it is dynamic. It has to evolve with the changing times or be left out and die. The same is true with the people involved in the organization. People has to be able to keep pace with the ever changing environment and the way tasks are done. What they have trained for years might not anymore be suitable tomorrow.

Take for instance the world of computers and technology, the pace is hectic and dizzying. With this kind of situation an IT person has no other choice but to evolve as fast. Newer technologies are ever changing the way consumers and enterprises do their computing tasks - tablets, the clouds and mobility. The rules keep on changing, there is no room for stagnation. So how do we keep with the pace? Below I share the right moves I have done. These tips are based on my experiences and could be considered an expert advise. I am sure that these are not limited to the environment I work with.

1. Keep abreast with the latest technology or techniques. Knowledge is power. With the power of the internet information and reading materials are readily available than it was say, ten or fifteen years ago. It is now easy to find the right materials and information to hone your skills and learning. Do not let your competencies stagnate to what it was three or five years ago. Try to learn new abilities and skills. Education is a constant renewal and development of  yourself.

2. Change your attitude. First it all starts with you and you alone. No one can do it for you. Either you  use your time wisely or not, it all depends on you alone. I've seen many people who have not developed their yearning for knowledge, or even if they do, they seem can't find the time to do it. There are also people who are afraid or do not have the confidence to show their creativity and talent. These people seem to be content to be followers, not innovators. All great men are innovators. They were able to to conquer their own self and have mustered the courage to stand up and show the way.

3. Be pro-active. You work in an organization that is always on the go. There are people working with you. You do not work alone, you have to work as a team.There will always be tasks to be done by the team. But everything does not always work like clockwork. There will be times that problem will arise and this is not seldom, I tell you. Try to understand the whole work process you are involved with and be aware of each member's or the team's progress. Try to help other team members if you find that they are having a hard time doing their task and if they are holding back the team. Do not wait for a problem to develop before you make your move and react. Act ahead and act decisively.

So there you have it, some words of wisdom, though it may not be complete but otherwise are very important, to help you evolve with the fast changing time. Do not allow to see yourself irrelevant, out there in the rain, out of job or worse, depressed and longing for the time and opportunity that was lost. Evolution or extinction, its your only option.