How to boost competence in the workplace

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In any workplace, it’s easy for some employees to fall into a rut with their work. Their tasks and responsibilities could become less challenging over time. They might not be presented with new responsibilities or they could simply be giving the bare minimum out of contentment. To be able to rely on colleagues and team members, leaders have to cultivate their respective competencies. Here are some ways to boost competence in the workplace:


Offer voluntary training

While mandatory training can also improve competence, making it voluntary reveals employee willingness to learn and improve. The medium of the training could vary from hands-on training to online modules they can access through the internet after work hours. Keep in mind that your intentions should be made clear. It should be established that employees who undergo the training have higher chances of being given more responsibilities in the company and are more likely candidates for a raise or promotion.


Coaching

Coaching is a more direct approach at helping select employees improve. You can assign specific tasks or responsibilities that are new to some members of the team while guiding them through the basics. This forces them to step up and allows you to see whether or not they take any initiative in the new role.


Shadowing

If you deem a certain role too taxing to be addressed by simple coaching, you could allow your team member to shadow you as you work. This is especially beneficial in developing people skills and handling clients face-to-face.


Emile Haddad is a Seattle-based business coach who believes that a company’s success is dependent on the satisfaction and development of its employees. Following this, Emile devises seminars and lectures that unlock workers’ strengths and hidden potentials. For more reads on improving office efficiency, visit this website.