People And Technology: Eight Ways You Can Be Effective Too!

The incredible level and use of technology underway today never ceases to amaze me! We are simply overwhelmed by it

. Something as simple as a decision to purchase a cell phone can quickly become a paralyzing experience because of the "technical" options we have. Place this in the context of our work and everyday lives and we often don"t know where to begin. All this talk of genetics, robotics, artificial intelligence, and nanotechnology! (Huh?)

Research suggests that those who are "early adapters" of technology (and new things in general) are most likely also those who will not only survive well in life but can be successful. Where will you fall on the continuum of life"s experiences and results when all is said and done? Will you be able to keep up?

Following are eight suggestions to help guide you to a point of success in this ever increasing technological world:

1.Make a true commitment to learn new things, even those things that seem totally impossible to you. Recent research indicates that if you force yourself to learn something new your brain will actually adapt and make it easier for you to understand the subject.

2.Develop a strategy for what you need to learn and what technology you think you will need at work and in your personal life. Having a clear picture of what you believe will help you heightens your chances of success.

3.Once you"re clear about what technology to master then research all the potential sources for learning that technology (books, magazines, Internet sites, television programs, etc.)

4.Educate yourself on the subject matter"literally become "expert" at it. Try webinars, college courses, books, free website links and materials, etc.

5.Networking is a great way to meet people who have a passion for a given subject and many are willing to share their thoughts and expertise. Join affinity groups, professional networking organizations, associations, etc.

6.Once you begin to feel comfortable with your command of the technology offer yourself as a tutor or mentor of others whose knowledge of the subject is less than your. Volunteer for teaching assignments or presentations on the basic "how to" of the technology.

7.Be persistent in your pursuit of knowledge on the subject technology. Stick with the learning process!!

8.Renew your understanding and passion for the technology. The "half-life" of technology in every area we can think of is incredibly brief. If you learn to keep up over time it will be easier to determine what you don"t know.

There you have it! You now know eight ways to ensure that you not only keep up with our technology-driven world but actually thrive in the process. Good luck!

by: Doug Bender

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