AFFECTING CULTURAL CHANGE – Self Evaluation

       Constantly evaluate where you are as an "employee" even though you are considered a leader. You should ask yourself, “am I growing”? Many IT people in general do not know where their future lies. Does it lie in database administration? Does it lie in network security? Does it lie in application management, etc? With this thought in mind I would suggest that it probably does not just lie in one area. It more than likely lies in several to many areas. Over the years I know many people switch roles, gain new skills and keep moving forward. Either way they do not stay at the same level for their careers and neither should you. Keep pressing forward and gain as much knowledge in as many areas as you can. The knowledge you accumulate will become invaluable to you in the future. I had a mentor once that told me “write your own ticket”! I am passing that little gem onto you, go above and beyond and write your own ticket!