Here is a Method That is Helping Managers to Continue Self-Improvement

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Are you wanting to continue to grow as a manager? Maybe you’re ready for the next step in your management career. Whether you’re looking to keep growing your career or develop in your current position we have the questions to ask yourself. 

6 Questions to Ask Yourself to Keep Growing 

1. Am I receptive to other people's ideas?

2. Do I ask questions and let others respond?

3. Am I receptive to new strategies?

4. Am I receptive to new information? 

5. Am I willing to ask questions that will expose that I don't know something? 

6. Am I willing to admit when I’m wrong?

Now that you’ve asked yourself these questions you are likely more self-aware of how you appear to others around you. You need to be able to self-assess and see where you have room for growth and improvement. To grow your career you must be able to grow as an individual as well. When looking for the next step, sometimes it’s first important to first evaluate if you are ready for the step or if you are communicating through your actions that you are ready for the challenge. 

Growing Within Your Current Company

It is important to know where your growth opportunities are within your current company. When you are looking to grow within your company you have several resources at your fingertips to utilize to maximize your potential growth. There are co-workers, hiring managers, mentors and other resources that can provide you with the inside scoop. If you know what the next role entails, you can prepare yourself to be the best candidate for the position. 

Here are 4 questions to ask yourself.

4 Questions To Ask Yourself if Your Looking To Grow Within Your Current Company

1. What does the next role entail?

2. Is there any training that I could do to make myself a better candidate? 

3. Have I talked to the hiring manager to ensure they are aware of my goal to move to this position?

4. Have I talked to the person in this position currently? 

Conclusion: 

The best managers and leaders in the workplace are those who are humble and self-aware. Humility and self-awareness allow you to recognize areas of growth and assess yourself to constantly be better. Be open to growth as an individual so you can keep growing into the next level of your management career. 

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