Learning in a digital world

LEARNING IN A DIGITAL WORLD

Liz McGettigan BA MCILIP ACMI FRSADirector of Digital Cultural Experiences@lizmcgettigan

STARTING POINT

More than 150 million people will be born this year…

….they will be born into a technological and

information led economy

The world has never changed so quickly

The top 10 jobsin 2015 didn’t exist in 2010

FOLLOW YOUR INSTINCTS Some may call it nosiness, but let your curiosity guide your actions, see potential and think laterally. Research people you have met or heard speak at an event – this is a great way to discover how you can best connect with them to develop your career. Could they be someone you can learn from or a role model? Or could they simply be someone doing the job you ultimately would love to do?You can learn a lot from the route they have followed and can incorporate elements into your own career plan.

• Read, research, learn Sharpen business acumen & leadership skills

• Volunteer or contribute to special projects sponsored by key executives

• Participate on special task forces and committees.

• Present in meetings. • Ask to shadow leaders.• Submit articles to orgs/

industry newsletter. • Blog or publish• Speak at conferences,

on panels, in the media• Ask to be nominated for

an award• Ask a colleague to “toot

your horn”, and reciprocate

SUCCESS ?IT DEPENDS ONLY ON YOU

Who owns your future?

….you do!