Working in the United States has become increasingly competitive. It has been a very challenging time for most Americans. We are facing an international labor market that is highly skilled, competitive and eager to take their place in the international marketplace. On a daily basis we read stories about how American corporations are: Sending work overseas to China and India
Laying off employees by the thousands
Cutting employee benefits
Demanding salary pay-cuts
Hiring foreign workers instead of Americans
Increasing corporate mergers
Demanding work schedules
And many more Why are Americans becoming less competitive? The reasons are simple: 1. Lack of math and science training
2. Lack of understanding market chances
3. Lack of information
4. Poor communication skills
5. Failure to relocate
6. Poor major and course selection
7. Poor networking
8. Failure to seek extra credentials/certifications
9. Be supportive of your colleagues
10. Going the extra mile During a recent visit to Mainland China and SE Asia I came into contact with several Americans. I wondered why they were working in China and not the United States? In a nutshell: Competitive Advantage! How do I Become Competitive? 1. Maintain the right perspective (this is something that can be solved)
a. Look beyond the problem and see the provision
b. Attitude needs to be change
2. Identify the problem
a. The power to define is to determine the destiny
3. Use your head - think Keeping Your Word When people promise me something, I believe they will do what they say and make note of their promise. At that point if they say they are not going to follow through on what they promised, I ease from my mind the promise they made. Though disappointed, the fulfilling of the promise rests in their hands, so I release them from it and do not hold it against them. Doing this constantly encourages me to be a man of my word. - Paul J. Meyer, New York Times Best Selling Author If you want to be competitive you must adopt new strategies. www.braxtoncoaching.com |
