So far in this series of posts about planning, we’ve looked at setting aside time for future planning, planning meetings, holidays, marketing and projects. What else could there be? How about your own personal growth and development? You know, the bit that usually gets completely overlooked!
This post is for you if you think that taking time to go to seminars, listening to classes, working with a coach or investing in training materials is self-indulgent, that you can’t afford it, or even that you’re too busy.
Unless you’re just about to retire from your business, you simply must stay up to date and continue to learn if you want to keep up with your competitors – and hopefully ahead of them. If you neglect your own personal development, you’ll soon be at a disadvantage and your business will suffer.
Check out what’s new in your trade and professional publications; keep an eye on emerging trends that will affect your business. What do you need to learn and to do?
Is there a gap in your knowledge that needs plugging, or a skill to brush up that would make a real difference to the future of your business?
Find out what you need to learn, where and when you can learn it and plan for it now. Budget for the expense and block out the time in your diary.
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