Flex for success: 3 practices that help you be resourceful at work

“Resourcefulness is the cure to failure. Successful people are resourceful and find a way to make it work”- Tony Robbins

Success comes down to how well a person can manage challenges with the right resources at their disposal. The only certainty in the world is that the unexpected happens.

Resourcefulness is defined as the ability and creativity to cope with difficult situations, or unusual problems. It has now become a crucial leadership skill that is appreciated at the workplace. People who can take surprises in their stride and make opportunities out of difficult situations are the ones that corporations count on, especially given the dynamism of the current work scenario. While many people look at their resourceful employees and friends in awe of their problem-solving skills, it’s an ability that can be enhanced with practice.

Here are 3 ways to practice resourcefulness at workplace:

1. Unleash your creativity

Resourcefulness depends on a different set of skills, but one key characteristic is creativity. Creativity gives you freedom to expand your horizons and look at your problems from different perspectives that will help you get your solutions more accurately. Many employees tend to avoid their creativity in order to get work done on time. But creativity and resourcefulness goes hand in hand. If you can develop your original thinking, resourcefulness will automatically improve. 

2. Review your professional performance fairly

A review of your performance will help you to identify your strengths and weaknesses. This will help you to analyse your resources. It has to be done periodically to assess whether your work and habits could use some improvement. It is very difficult to be resourceful if there is no review of a professional performance.

Make sure to keep ego away while evaluating your results and performance. There is always room for improvement. 

3. Take strategic risks

Risk taking can push you further to do wonders for your career and resourcefulness. The word ‘risk taking’ is often mixed with impulsiveness in today’s world. While there needs to be a proper forethought before committing to an action, one should never back away from risk if it is likely to have a positive outcome. 

These practices can help you build positive and employability skills that companies seek in their workforce.