How Does One Become An Expert?
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by Dave Garrett
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Situation: You Need to Get People to Practice Being "More Perfect".
Harvard Business Review is great. I never read it when I have a subscription, but I buy it every month at the airport. In the July 2007 issue,
The Making of An Expert goes over what gives a person that title. The article refutes claims that people are born leaders, presenters, etc. It presents some great arguments that say - if you want to be an expert, just spend a decade practicing in a way that promotes progress.
They also touch on the importance of practicing well. The author argues that you can spend decades golfing, but if you never aim you won't get any better.
I think this could be a really cool part of a career management plan. Every person should have the equivalent of a "trade" that they can rely on for future marketability. There are some simple business skills, today's "presenter" or "writer" = yesterday's "blacksmith" -- ensuring a better job no matter what the future holds.
Posted on: July 22, 2007 09:08 PM |
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I agree with Dave that a decade of practice with a focus on progress will make you an expert.
If you are in a hurry, relatively speaking, you might consider writing a book about the topic for which you wish to establish expertise. Reasonable preparation for writing the book might include reading the 10 highest-rated books on the topic.
But if you first invest a decade in practicing in a way that promotes progress, the book will be better.
Abdellah Afoullous
Instructor Supply Chain Management| Al Taif Technical Services PJS
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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