Survival of the Skillest: Thriving in the Learning Jungle
Bala Ramadurai (his/him) - https://balaramadurai.net
Format: 20-min talk; Q&A: Etherpad
Status: TO_CONFIRM
Description
In today's fast-paced world, the need to learn new skills is more crucial than ever. The ability to adapt and evolve not only enhances your employability but also empowers you to navigate life's challenges more effectively. By acquiring new skills, you stay relevant, innovative, and capable of seizing opportunities that come your way.
The session will begin with an engaging discussion on the necessity of learning new skills, emphasizing that the ability to adapt and evolve is crucial. Using the metaphor of "emptying your teacup," you will explore the concept of approaching learning with an open mind, ready to absorb new knowledge and skills.
Next, you'll dive into actionable techniques for managing your tasks and projects efficiently. Bala will introduce the PARA method—Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives—a structured approach to organizing your work and life. You will learn how to categorize your tasks, set clear goals, and maintain a balanced workflow.
Furthermore, the talk will highlight the importance of regular reviews. Weekly, quarterly, and yearly reviews will help you stay on track, reflect on your progress, and plan for the future. Through these reviews, you'll be encouraged to ask big life questions, such as your financial goals, the impact you've had on others, and your work-life balance.
Finally, you'll be introduced to the 9-windows framework, a powerful tool for future career planning. Join us and take the first step towards mastering the art and developing the mindset of skillful survival in the fast-paced ever changing learning jungle.
About the speaker:
Dr. Bala Ramadurai is an author, coach, consultant, podcaster and professor. He has authored a book on Design Thinking called Karmic Design Thinking (https://dt.balaramadurai.net). He has 3 patents to his credit and 10+ publications in international research journals. He co-founded TRIZ Innovation India (https://trizindia.org) and is an Adjunct Professor at Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (India), Universidad Panamericana (Mexico), Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies and National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL). He is also a board member in the Board of Studies for Symbiosis International University.
In this talk, you'll discover the importance of continuous skill development and learn practical strategies to manage your personal and professional growth effectively using Emacs org-mode, Getting Things Done (David Allen's GTD), PARA (Tiego Forte's Projects-Areas-Resources-Archives) and system operator (or 9-windows). Bala will guide you through a transformative journey of self-improvement and productivity.
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