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# Survival of the Skillest: Thriving in the Learning Jungle
Bala Ramadurai (his/him) - https://balaramadurai.net
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In today's fast-paced world, the need to learn new skills is more crucial
than ever. The ability to adapt and evolve not only enhances your
employability but also empowers you to navigate life's challenges more
effectively. By acquiring new skills, you stay relevant, innovative, and
capable of seizing opportunities that come your way.
The session will begin with an engaging discussion on the necessity of
learning new skills, emphasizing that the ability to adapt and evolve is
crucial. Using the metaphor of "emptying your teacup," you will explore the
concept of approaching learning with an open mind, ready to absorb new
knowledge and skills.
Next, you'll dive into actionable techniques for managing your tasks and
projects efficiently. Bala will introduce the PARA method—Projects, Areas,
Resources, and Archives—a structured approach to organizing your work and
life. You will learn how to categorize your tasks, set clear goals, and
maintain a balanced workflow.
Furthermore, the talk will highlight the importance of regular reviews.
Weekly, quarterly, and yearly reviews will help you stay on track, reflect
on your progress, and plan for the future. Through these reviews, you'll be
encouraged to ask big life questions, such as your financial goals, the
impact you've had on others, and your work-life balance.
Finally, you'll be introduced to the 9-windows framework, a powerful tool
for future career planning. Join us and take the first step towards
mastering the art and developing the mindset of skillful survival in the
fast-paced ever changing learning jungle.
About the speaker:
Dr. Bala Ramadurai is an author, coach, consultant, podcaster and
professor. He has authored a book on Design Thinking called Karmic Design
Thinking (<https://dt.balaramadurai.net>). He has 3 patents to his credit and
10+ publications in international research journals. He co-founded TRIZ
Innovation India (<https://trizindia.org>) and is an Adjunct Professor at
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (India), Universidad
Panamericana (Mexico), Symbiosis Institute of Management Studies and
National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL). He is also a
board member in the Board of Studies for Symbiosis International University.
In this talk, you'll discover the importance of continuous skill
development and learn practical strategies to manage your personal and
professional growth effectively using Emacs org-mode, Getting Things Done
(David Allen's GTD), PARA (Tiego Forte's Projects-Areas-Resources-Archives)
and system operator (or 9-windows). Bala will guide you through a
transformative journey of self-improvement and productivity.
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