I recently read Bob Murray's LinkedIn post on "10 Tips on Personal Career Development" and it got me thinking (as his articles usually do), so I thought I'd write my own 10 tips on how to develop your Career in BIM.
Check out Bob's two books "It's Already Inside" and "Unlocked".
I often have the opportunity to speak to students at Colleges and University on BIM and how its impact on the AECO industry.
Here are my 10 tips:
1: The position your want may not exist yet.... technology is changing so rapidly and businesses don't realise the opportunities they're missing out on... you can take advantage of that by carving out your own position.
2: Don't be afraid of change, change is constant and moving at a rapid pace. Everyday you will learn something new! Gather those experiences and apply it to the current situation.
3: Say "Yes" see my post in this topic. Don’t be afraid to take on something new, you may be intimidated or doubt your own abilities, but unless you take on the challenge you may never discover your full potential.
4: Engage, don't be afraid to ask questions, there are not stupid questions.
5: Educate yourself by attending conferences and workshops. These events are fantastic opportunity to network and participate in stimulating conversation. You also get to meet and know the leaders in your industry.
6: Teach; teaching is a great opportunity to learn. Students ask the greatest questions and the discussions resulting from a teaching session are thought provoking.
You learn by teaching!
7: Read, on line, articles, books (digital or paper). Stay current with what's going on in the world associated to BIM, this will broaden your horizons and knowledge.
8: Encourage other. By promoting and encouraging other around you, you will find that you will develop a group of like minded people with whom you can share idea's, challenges and innovative thinking.
9: Surround yourself with the right people, seek out those that challenge you and inspire you to greatness.
10: Colour outside the lines. Look for cross over opportunities where you see possibilities to share or utilise your skills in other fields.
For example, BIM for the gaming industry? Gaming tools for the AEC industry!
11: Find a Mentor, be a Mentor.
Yes there are 11, always deliver more than promised ;-)
Sc.
Check out Bob's two books "It's Already Inside" and "Unlocked".
I often have the opportunity to speak to students at Colleges and University on BIM and how its impact on the AECO industry.
Here are my 10 tips:
1: The position your want may not exist yet.... technology is changing so rapidly and businesses don't realise the opportunities they're missing out on... you can take advantage of that by carving out your own position.
2: Don't be afraid of change, change is constant and moving at a rapid pace. Everyday you will learn something new! Gather those experiences and apply it to the current situation.
3: Say "Yes" see my post in this topic. Don’t be afraid to take on something new, you may be intimidated or doubt your own abilities, but unless you take on the challenge you may never discover your full potential.
4: Engage, don't be afraid to ask questions, there are not stupid questions.
5: Educate yourself by attending conferences and workshops. These events are fantastic opportunity to network and participate in stimulating conversation. You also get to meet and know the leaders in your industry.
6: Teach; teaching is a great opportunity to learn. Students ask the greatest questions and the discussions resulting from a teaching session are thought provoking.
You learn by teaching!
7: Read, on line, articles, books (digital or paper). Stay current with what's going on in the world associated to BIM, this will broaden your horizons and knowledge.
8: Encourage other. By promoting and encouraging other around you, you will find that you will develop a group of like minded people with whom you can share idea's, challenges and innovative thinking.
9: Surround yourself with the right people, seek out those that challenge you and inspire you to greatness.
10: Colour outside the lines. Look for cross over opportunities where you see possibilities to share or utilise your skills in other fields.
For example, BIM for the gaming industry? Gaming tools for the AEC industry!
11: Find a Mentor, be a Mentor.
Yes there are 11, always deliver more than promised ;-)
Sc.
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