How to build your expertise , Part 1

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By Gordon Lester Aponso CPA, AFA, IPA, FMAT, DTM There is expertise within us and around us. Not only among doctors, engineers and accountants, even among skilled workers such as masons, welders, etc. Many of us have some level of expertise in one or more work we undertake. That is why even at present we perform wherever we are.

But taking your knowledge to the next level can really pay off, both in the short and the long term. In a developing world, expertise we have today become stale tomorrow. Hence it is essential to build our expertise to face the challenges of tomorrow. Essentially, an expert is someone who is recognised as being an authority on a particular subject, or as having mastered a particular technique or skill. Experts achieve expert status through extensive education; through intensive research; or through prolonged, deliberate practice. In this article, let’s examine the benefits of becoming an expert, and we’ll look at how to build expertise. Benefits of becoming an expert There are many benefits of being an expert in a particular field.

You may provide consulting, advising services to others
Your expert status can open doors to many interesting work assignments
Can lead to promotions, extra benefits and many more similar opportunities
Great reputation and rewarding.
Your reputation will add value to yourself
Expert can add purpose to your work, as you are in a position to help others in a significant way. It will help others to overcome their problems and challenges confronted by them and be more successful that they could otherwise be.
Expertise also gives you expert power. This comes from the respect that team members have for your knowledge and judgment, and it means that they value your leadership. This respect and trust makes it easier to inspire your people, and to get everyone on board with new projects and ideas. Teams are more productive when they’re working under a leader whose views are they respected.
With expert knowledge, you’ll also be more innovative in what you do, because you’ll be able to spot opportunities. This can further enhance your success, and attract the material rewards that come with it.