Initiative to personal development: Introduction

Most of us have seen initiative in action. Maybe you’ve seen a young manager who fills her boss’s shoes when she’s sick and the rest of the team is unsure what to do, or perhaps you’ve seen a team member proposing a process improvement plan to the executive board. Initiative has become increasingly important in today’s workplace. Organizations want employees who can think on their feet and take action without waiting for someone to tell them what to do. After all, this type of flexibility and courage is what pushes teams and organizations to innovate and overcome competition.

Throughout this nugget you will learn the importance of this soft skill in the process of setting not just your learning path goals but also your personal one by watching videos, doing exercises and a final assessment.