Proactive Vs Reactive
In the corporate eLearning context, the proactive approach is about making the first move. It refers to a trainee's desire to seek out information. They actively want to acquire knowledge, so they look for relevant material. This interest will keep them more engaged in their online training.
Explanation:One of the things I often tell my team is, “Be proactive in your own becoming.” This sounds like a weird phrase at first, but when you break it down, it makes sense — and it will put you on the path of achievement.
In short, being a proactive person is a mix of hustle and problem-solving.
I have broken it down into eight key points. Some of them are based on words of wisdom from mentors, and some of them are based on my own experiences. All together, they create a clear path to success.
It’s All About You
No one else is going to get you where you want to go – it’s up to you. Your family and friends are a support system, but that is all they are supposed to be for you. They cannot succeed for you. Only you can do that. Take ownership of your problems, and realize that nobody else is going to solve them for you.
Be Solution-Focused
One of the greatest traits of effective people is good problem-solving skills. We are all going to run into problems. It’s how you handle them that makes you effective. The most effective way to handle a problem is to focus on finding a solution. Focusing on things that are out of your control is a waste of time, so focus on what you can control with the final outcome. Your team will learn to approach problems and solutions effectively if you lead by example.
Be Accountable
Your level of accountability for completing tasks is really important. One of my favorite books is “Predictable Revenue” by Aaron Ross and Marylou Tyler. Their approach to achieving goals is both simple and effective: set your goal and then work backwards from that goal to establish metrics to track and evaluate it.
It’s important to have a clearly defined goal that is quantifiable so you can determine if you actually reached it or not. For example, a goal to “get in shape” does not make sense. What does that mean? When are you “in shape?” A goal to “run a mile in under 10 minutes” is something you can physically measure and attain.
Use “SMART” Goals
This acronym has been around for a long time and its meaning varies, but the basic concept works across all areas of life. This is the version I use to set goals:
S: Specific (Pick something particular instead of using a broad category.)
M: Measurable (Choose something you can quantify.)
A: Attainable (You should actually be able to reach this, and it may just require the right steps.)
R: Realistic (Be honest – it’s probably unrealistic to say you will go from making $10,000 to being a billionaire in one year.)
T: Timely (Give each goal a timeframe to create
