We all , at one time in our life, learn to make atypical decisions, openly and flexibly meet changes and really transform . Corporate behavior is a clear sign that the world is unlikely to be the way we knew it a year ago. In October 2020, Microsoft and Mastercard allowed workers to partially or permanently work remotely . Even if such giants are forced to change, then what can we say about small businesses and company employees!

The question is: how to live in such conditions? How to adapt to a changing world? How to keep up with innovations and keep your own health and business health? How to stay competitive in any industry?

The answer is to transform .

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Business transformation

studies show that most of the managers around the world plan to close offices and keep employees working remotely. That is, a temporary measure has become a permanent one. Remote work is already becoming the norm. As a result, we observe how positions, professions, and requirements for employees are being revised. Something is becoming a thing of the past, something is actively developing (for example, the VR and Data Science industries).

Familiar and proven templates no longer work with the same efficiency. Business is actively moving online. To keep up with the demands of the times, company owners need to change - look for new solutions, master new approaches. Transform, as in the days of the Great Geographical Discoveries, the emergence of manufactories or the development of the Internet.

Personality transformation

We have all heard at least once that a crisis is a factor in the development of an individual. Now we are experiencing it: when the old schemes do not work and often only exacerbate the situation. This is the first and foremost signal for change.

A scientific study published by scientists from King's College London and The University of Sheffield shows the following effects of long-term quarantine:

• anxiety;
• insomnia;
• emotional instability;
• PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder);
• depression.

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Remote work is not a heavenly delight for everyone. For many, this is shock, stress and a certain chaos. Some are disturbed by house noise - children, pets, neighbors, and a host of distractions. It is difficult for someone to build the boundary of where the house ends and work begins, and vice versa. Someone still has not been able to fully switch to remote control.

That is why sleep, meditation and online communication programs have jumped in the ratings of mobile applications.

But even in such conditions, any specialist strives to remain in demand and receive a worthy remuneration for expertise. Any leader dreams of laying the foundation for the sustainable development of the company. For this, it is extremely important to restore a somewhat outdated vision and "pump" new must-have skills and qualities.

It remains only to connect the internal resource - psychological and physical forces that are needed for transformation and are inherent in everyone - and determine the direction.

What qualities are needed today

First, it is important to be passionate about what you do . This cannot be called a personal quality, but without love for your work, it is difficult to work remotely. It's always tempting to switch to your favorite show or hobby. And, if your business requires effort and bargaining with yourself, then without the usual office supervision, the chances of distraction grow rapidly. Now is the time to pause, listen to yourself and decide: what kind of work would I enjoy doing even while sitting at home? What do I really want?

Secondly, self-organization . You independently organize your workplace, you decide for yourself when and how intensively you work. You yourself hand over the completed work on time. You decide what to do ... or you get stuck in endless zoom meetings and suffer from procrastination. To stay highly effective, it is important to work on yourself first and find the motivation, desire, and ability to focus on the task at hand.

Third, social adaptability . Even if you are a deeply introvert and do paperwork, you still need social and communication skills: understanding people, the ability to find approaches, explore needs and "pains". In any case, you will have to talk with customers, management or contractors and employees, stay in touch throughout the day in order to respond in a timely manner to important requests. Communication has not disappeared anywhere - it has only been transformed.

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When primitive man first got to his feet, no one had any idea how this would change the world. However, it was this small event that led us to modern civilization.

Today, in the conditions of information noise, digitalization and global changes, it is more important than ever to take your first step, from which your transformation as a professional and personality will begin. A step thanks to which you will become a real, competent, in-demand specialist in your favorite field.

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