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On this page you are going to develop knowledge on opportunity risk taking, what it means, why it is important for your career and how you can develop this.
On this page you are going to develop knowledge on opportunity risk taking, what it means, why it is important for your career and how you can develop this.
WHAT DOES opportunity risk taking mean?
WHAT DOES opportunity risk taking mean?
A risk-taker is a person who takes the risk in order to achieve the goal. The desired outcome is to encourage and support people in positive risk taking to achieve personal change or growth
What does it mean to be a risk taker?
They are people who refuse to accept the status quo and always think outside the box being able to outline how introducing something seemingly random can support creativity leading to innovation. In this way they can effectively execute an innovative idea.
If you are a risk taker you are often capable of seeing the bigger picture and not each decision in isolation and are able to understand how different perspectives can support creativity/innovation.
If you are a risk taker you are incredibly curious about how things work and believe that anything is possible.
What are examples of risk taking?
What are examples of risk taking?
Examples of opportunity risk taking in the workplace
Examples of opportunity risk taking in the workplace
Define a smart risk You do not want to take reckless risks that can negatively impact your workplace To avoid this, make sure you define what a “smart risk” is. This is something that you need to speak to your manager about to understand what the company 'smart risks' are.
Say yes to things outside your comfort zone in the workplace and social life as this will help you to develop as an individual, gain new skills and help with your progression.
Examples of opportunity risk taking at home
Examples of opportunity risk taking at home
For some risk taking help to support personal change, growth & promotes independence. This could be through promoting independence on certain activities and this helps to provide and practice important life skills.
Start a new hobby! Hobbies can give us valuable life skills, boost morale, help our wellbeing and also helps us to learn from others. Not only this but it helps to keep us feeling motivated. Having hobbies is something that stands out to employers. Remember, you do not have to be good at a hobby but you just have to enjoy it and keep practicing!
Examples of opportunity risk taking at college
Examples of opportunity risk taking at college
Applying for an Industry Placement, you may not always get accepted for the placement you apply for but it is still a great opportunity to take a risk and apply because you gain application experience and your applications will get better with practice.
Why is opportunity risk taking good for your career?
Risks can improve business growth, help to improve processes, ensure you stay innovative and much more. But risk-taking can also help support the individual career growth of employees such as providing learning and development opportunities. Development opportunities for employees also help to improve morale within the company. A calculated risk can help employees discover new and improved ways of working. This can not only lead to reduced costs and improved productivity but helps employees feel empowered in their roles.
Develop your career path and SMART goals
Develop your career path and SMART goals
Complete this free course on Your Game Plan to help develop your SMART targets, plan what actions you need to take to help you to understand how you can take positive risks to develop your career. Your Game Plan courses are also CPD accredited so they will help you stand out to employers.
What you will gain from this short course:
Create SMART goals and create an action plan
determine your areas for development
How to change your career goals and targets to fit what is right for you.
You can create your free account and complete the course here don't forget to add this to your ePASS reflection booklet & the course to your CV!
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