Don’t Stop Learning Once You Hit the C-Suite

August 27, 2014

Don’t Stop Learning Once You Hit the C-Suite

How can you thrive in a rapidly changing market? By continuing to learn and develop new skills even once you hit the C-suite. Here are some ways to start: 

(1) Self-assessments. 
Honest self-scrutiny can show you where you may be falling short and what skills you need to develop.

(2)Feedback and mentoring. 
Always ask your team, peers, and boss how you can be better. And don't be afraid to ask someone whose career you admire for advice or regular mentoring.

(3)Formal education and developmental assignments. 
Executive education gives you access to new practices and a global network of contacts. Accepting job assignments outside your area of expertise can also expose you to new ideas, new markets, and disruptive technologies.


Adapted from “ Keep Learning Once You Hit the C-Suite” by Boris Groysberg.