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Pivot

The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One

by Jenny Blake
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“Looking to make a career change? Pivot is a book you will turn to again and again.”—Daniel H. Pink, author of To Sell Is Human and Drive

If you've got the perfect job or business, congratulations. But if you are even a little bit uncertain that your current gig is the right one, it is time to start thinking about your next move. In the new world of work, it's the only move that matters.
 
What's next? is a question we all have to ask and answer more frequently in an economy where the average job tenure is only four years, roles change constantly even within that time, and smart, motivated people find themselves hitting professional plateaus. But how do you evaluate options and move forward without getting stuck? Jenny Blake's solution: it's about small steps, not big leaps—and the answer is already right under your feet. This book will teach you how to pivot from a base of your existing strengths.
 
Pivoting is a crucial strategy for Silicon Valley tech companies and startups. Jenny Blake—a former training and career development specialist at Google who now runs her own company as a career and business consultant and speaker—shows how pivoting can also be a successful strategy for individuals looking to make changes in their work lives, whether within their role, organization or business, or setting their sights on bigger shifts.
When you pivot, you double down on your existing strengths and interests to move in a new, related direction, instead of looking so far outside of yourself for answers that you skip over your hard-won expertise and experience. It empowers you to navigate changes with flexibility and strength—now and throughout your entire career.
Much like the lean business principles that took Silicon Valley by storm, pivoting is the crucial skill you need to stay agile, whether or not you are actively looking for a new position.
No matter your age, industry, or bank account balance, Jenny's advice will help you move forward strategically. Her Pivot Method will teach you how to:
· Double down on existing strengths, interests, and experiences. Identify what is working best and where you want to end up, then start to bridge the gap between the two.
· Scan for opportunities and identify new skills without falling prey to analysis paralysis or compare and despair. Explore options by leveraging the network and experience you already have.
· Run small experiments to determine next steps. Do side projects to test ideas for your next move, taking the pressure off so you don't need to have the entire answer up front.
· Take smart risks to launch with confidence in a new direction. Set benchmarks to decide when the time is right to go all-in on your new direction.
 
Pivot also includes valuable insight for leaders who want to have more frequent career conversations with their teams to help talented people pivot within their roles and the broader organization.
No matter your current position, one thing is clear: your career success and satisfaction depends on your ability to determine your next best move. If change is the only constant, let's get better at it.

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    September 6, 2016

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      • ISBN: 9780698406704
      • File size: 2711 KB

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      • ISBN: 9780698406704
      • File size: 2711 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      July 1, 2016

      Blake, a former Google career development specialist and author of Life After College, presents a five-stage (Plant, Scan, Pilot, Launch, Lead) career development process for new and seasoned professionals exploring fresh occupational options. She defines "pivoting" as an "intentional, methodical process for nimbly navigating career changes." Similar to many popular career coaching strategies, Blake's recommendations include a number of tried-and-true approaches, such as examination and clarification of personal values and work-related strengths; identifying allies; networking; and testing the career waters through internships, volunteering, and work projects. Citing such diverse sources as entrepreneur Steve Jobs, writer Joseph Campbell, and comedian Jerry Seinfeld, Blake applies the principles of "lean" business practices to personal and professional development. VERDICT Well-researched, well-written, and well-organized, this book will appeal to those willing to invest time, energy, and effort into the process of "pivoting" their careers for the better.--Alan Farber, Univ, of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

      Copyright 2016 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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