{"id":10257,"date":"2018-11-26T14:00:03","date_gmt":"2018-11-26T14:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/?p=10257"},"modified":"2018-11-26T14:00:03","modified_gmt":"2018-11-26T14:00:03","slug":"skills-need-compete-todays-workplace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/2018\/11\/skills-need-compete-todays-workplace\/","title":{"rendered":"Skills you need to compete in today\u2019s workplace"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It would be ridiculous to say that there\u2019s no form of competition in the career world today. To climb the ladder to a successful career, however, you must apply certain skills at the workplace that puts you at the forefront. We suggest the following subtle skills to excel in your occupation;<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Adaptability<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You don\u2019t need to be a chameleon to master the art of adaptability. So, get used to that new boss. Changes occur a lot in the workplace and the quicker you get on the train and go with the flow, the better for your career.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10258\" src=\"https:\/\/flexx3.digiengage.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/istockphoto-921429972-612x612.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"229\" height=\"229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/istockphoto-921429972-612x612.jpg 612w, https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/istockphoto-921429972-612x612-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/istockphoto-921429972-612x612-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/istockphoto-921429972-612x612-65x65.jpg 65w, https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/istockphoto-921429972-612x612-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 229px) 100vw, 229px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Effective conflict resolution<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Managing crisis at the workplace is an asset. If any conflict arises, you should address it amicable, without apportioning blames.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10259\" src=\"https:\/\/flexx3.digiengage.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/535456192-612x612.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"339\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/535456192-612x612.jpg 612w, https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/535456192-612x612-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/535456192-612x612-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 339px) 100vw, 339px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Resourcefulness<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Being resourceful means you don\u2019t just provide a solution but show several other methods of creating that solution. In essence, you should provide solutions using the appropriate research methods. The faster you can solve problems with the best possible outcome, the more it speeds up your career growth.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10260\" src=\"https:\/\/flexx3.digiengage.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/459065129-612x612.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"351\" height=\"234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/459065129-612x612.jpg 612w, https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/459065129-612x612-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/459065129-612x612-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 351px) 100vw, 351px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Strong communication skills<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Know that there are several personalities at the office and learn how to get along with everyone. An excellent interpersonal skill is not just a great competitive skill, it also brings harmony to your workplace.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10261\" src=\"https:\/\/flexx3.digiengage.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/istockphoto-1071225116-612x612.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"363\" height=\"317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/istockphoto-1071225116-612x612.jpg 612w, https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/istockphoto-1071225116-612x612-300x262.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The hunger to learn<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sharing knowledge with your co-workers is important but it is more beneficial when you listen. Your boss, your co-workers, and even a junior staff can share some insights which can improve your performance at the workplace.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10263\" src=\"https:\/\/flexx3.digiengage.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/899906850-612x612-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"380\" height=\"238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/899906850-612x612-1.jpg 612w, https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/899906850-612x612-1-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/899906850-612x612-1-320x200.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Top Flexxzone Picks:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/2018\/11\/12\/how-to-maintain-a-healthy-relationship-with-colleagues-in-the-workplace\/\">How to maintain a healthy relationship with colleagues in the workplace<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/2018\/10\/16\/5-tips-boost-motivation-workplace\/\">5 tips to boost motivation in the workplace<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/2018\/03\/21\/teamwork-important-workplace\/\">Why teamwork is important in the workplace<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Time management<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Time is an essential factor, especially in the work environment. If you strive to progress in your career, you should effectively know how to manage time. This makes you more efficient, and positions you for greater opportunities.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10264\" src=\"https:\/\/flexx3.digiengage.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/886661830-612x612-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"392\" height=\"261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/886661830-612x612-2.jpg 612w, https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/886661830-612x612-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/886661830-612x612-2-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 392px) 100vw, 392px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Leadership skills<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you truly want to make it to the top, start exhibiting your leadership potentials. Get your colleagues to respect and trust you enough to heed to your leadership tactics. Make sure your boss notices your ability to delegate tasks to fellow colleagues and your willingness to take up new responsibilities.<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10265\" src=\"https:\/\/flexx3.digiengage.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/891436954-612x612.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"425\" height=\"255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/891436954-612x612.jpg 612w, https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/891436954-612x612-300x180.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Alertness<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A lot of things happen within the workspace and you need to keep your eyes peeled and your ears to the ground. This doesn\u2019t mean involving in petty office gossip, just be in the know of important things.\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-10268\" src=\"https:\/\/flexx3.digiengage.com.ng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/898979356-612x612-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"372\" height=\"372\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/898979356-612x612-1.jpg 612w, https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/898979356-612x612-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/898979356-612x612-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/898979356-612x612-1-65x65.jpg 65w, https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/898979356-612x612-1-120x120.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Share with someone who needs to read this\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It would be ridiculous to say that there\u2019s no form of competition in the career world today. To climb the ladder to a successful career, however, you must apply certain skills at the workplace that puts you at the forefront. We suggest the following subtle skills to excel in your occupation; \u00a0 Adaptability You don\u2019t [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":10269,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,3],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/11\/849677132-612x612.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10257"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10257"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/10257\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10269"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10257"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=10257"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/flexxzone.fcmb.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=10257"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}