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B1.KCI-5. Take responsibility for personal learning and development
Professional life is a continuous journey from beginner to expert, shaped by learning experiences.
When setbacks occur, treat them not as mistakes, but as valuable learning opportunities.
Just like learning to walk involves stumbling, personal growth comes from perseverance.
Falling isn’t failure — staying down is.
Mistakes aren't failures; they're opportunities to gain experience. Labeling them as failures does a disservice to your growth. Learning rarely happens flawlessly at first.
Instead, see mistakes as stepping stones to competence, built through trial, error, and thoughtful reflection.
When you adopt a growth mindset, mistakes become building blocks of your development — not setbacks
Another way to learn is by seeking feedback from friends, family, or colleagues about the impact of your behavior. This valuable input helps you take action quickly. Additionally, seek advice to benefit from others' experiences, saving time and enriching your development. Professional literature is another form of advice, offering knowledge gained from others' expertise.
Feedback from others reveals the impact of your behavior and drives growth. Learn from advice and professional literature to save time and enrich your growth with others' experiences.
Regularly assess your performance and learning progress. Set short, relevant learning goals—spanning weeks, not months—for immediate benefits. Reflect on your progress after a few weeks and set a new goal. This approach ensures continuous self-improvement.
Regularly evaluate your learning progress. Set short, relevant learning goals for quick gains. After a few weeks, reflect and adjust—ensuring ongoing growth.
Application
You can convert the above into actions on the project/programme/portfolio for which you are currently responsible, by carrying out the following steps:
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