Skilled Migrant Professionals February 2015 | Page 42

Motivation TAKING CONTROL of your professional development T he Project Management Institute (PMI) found that high performing organisations did three specific things: they made sure project investments were aligned to the strategy of the organisation, they had standardised processes for the team members to follow, and they had a focus on talent management. Your own focus on delivering results towards your organisation’s strategy, following their procedures and processes, and taking responsibility for your own professional development can all contribute to becoming an important asset. The best way to stay employed is to keep improving yourself, contributing to supporting others, and always strivin