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12 Proactive Actions Employees Can Take To Sharpen Skills Outside of Work

The best companies provide training for their employees to help them perform their jobs better. However, the sad fact of the matter is that employers don’t always offer—or are even able to offer—time or resources for professional growth. For ambitious employees, this could be a stifling situation, but there is hope.

Once you have the drive to improve your professional abilities and reputation, several avenues exist for you to expand your skill set. If you feel frustrated by the inability to extend your skills within your workplace, 12 members of Forbes Coaches Council share proactive actions you can do outside of your job that can aid you in learning more about your industry and being better at your profession.

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Lori Harris is a member of the Forbes Coaching Council, Managing Partner of Harris Whitesell Consulting, and an Executive Coach.

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