How to Become a Business Linchpin: The Desirable Skills and Tools of Successful Workers

How to Become a Business Linchpin: The Desirable Skills and Tools of Successful Workers

Becoming a critical component of the workplace environment requires commitment to ongoing learning, creating real connections, and practicing skills in off-hour projects. This will help build real skills that go beyond routine and pigeon-holed work. Lean operations and management, as well as team communication skills, are key to becoming a linchpin. Additionally, several online resources and tools, including assessment tests, portfolio building, and online learning portals, are available to help identify the direction and build personal branding. Evernote provides a platform to track progress and set goals while Trello offers easy project management. Becoming a linchpin grants power and the ability to dictate value and salary.

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