How to improve oneself

It’s not that difficult; all you need to do is want to improve yourself and put in the effort! First of all, there needs to be a plan, that is, a goal. If you want to become a chemical engineer, you can look for relevant information online and purchase related books. The next step is then to figure out how to proceed! The key is whether you still have the energy to read after a day of hard work! As long as you keep watching consistently, over the course of a year you will definitely be able to pass the exam. Keep it up!

The working environment determines your learning environment. The original poster seems to have a formal educational background; is working in a workshop considered practical experience? I always feel that changing to a better working environment is beneficial for learning, as it at least ensures that one has the necessary energy. Working in shifts in the workshop allows one to learn the techniques through practice; after a certain period of time, it’s time to consider moving to a related department or management role to engage in more specialized work.

Thank you. I always feel that the techniques involved here are quite simple; the process itself is straightforward, but it’s hard to delve deeper into them. For example, there’s a term I just learned: piping. I can understand what it means, but I don’t know where I can find good resources or books on it

I think learning *processing techniques is truly a great skill; the chemical industry represents the future direction for development. As energy resources become scarce, the chemical industry is gradually growing. To improve oneself, one must start with small things in daily work, reflect on one’s performance, and strive for progress.

First, set a goal for yourself, and then move toward that goal step by step. Keep it up!

1. Clarify your own skill set and determine the goals for improving those skills. The first step in enhancing one’s abilities is to answer four questions: (1) What are my most outstanding skills? (2) What skills are most urgently needed for the current work? (3) Compared to the skills urgently needed for this job, which one do I lack the most? (4) How should I improve these lacking abilities? You can create a form to answer the above questions one by one, so that your weaknesses and the areas where you need to focus your efforts in the future will be clear at a glance. 2. Develop an action plan to improve your capabilities. When creating such a plan, keep the following points in mind: (1) The rationalization, optimization, and enhancement of your knowledge structure. There are generally three types of knowledge structures in a supervisor: specialized knowledge ； Management knowledge ； Relevant knowledge. Only by establishing and improving a scientific and rational knowledge structure can one effectively support and enhance one’s professional capabilities. 　　The first type is the traditional knowledge structure, namely a structure that consists of only a specific area of expertise. This is the only knowledge structure, or linear structure. This knowledge structure is far from meeting the requirements placed on managers by current circumstances. The second type is the “T”-shaped knowledge structure, also known as the vertical and horizontal structure. Here, “vertical” refers to the depth of expertise in a particular field ； Here, “horizontal” refers to the breadth or scope of knowledge related to a particular field. “The T-shaped knowledge structure can also be referred to as the static structure of a generalist. The knowledge structure of a modern manager remains incomplete if it lacks a time scale and no index reflecting the rate of knowledge renewal. 　　The third type is the “T”-shaped knowledge structure with a sense of time, or the dynamic structure of generalists. There are three main indicators for measuring such a knowledge structure: depth, breadth, and temporal extent. Only such a knowledge structure is the ideal one for managers. (2) Address weaknesses in light of professional and work requirements. Generally speaking, I am not in favor of focusing on weaknesses; instead, I advocate making use of one’s strengths and advantages, and enhancing them further through learning. But if the job you have in front of you truly requires such skills, then you must make up for this missing weakness. For example, as a professional manager, if you lack the necessary professional knowledge and skills, then you must make up for those shortcomings. For example, communication skills are one of the most fundamental requirements for managers. If you want to advance in management positions, you must master this skill; otherwise, you will be incompetent and unable to achieve further progress. If your personality and habits cannot be changed, and it’s truly impossible to overcome this obstacle, then you should consider whether to change your career path, such as pursuing a career in technology. (3) How to discipline oneself in action: The acquisition and accumulation of knowledge must be translated into practice and action; otherwise, no matter how much knowledge one has, it remains merely theoretical. Therefore, while learning *, be sure to apply the knowledge, methods, and tools you acquire to your own management practices. For example, if you have learned knowledge and methods related to time management, goal setting, and communication skills, then you should consciously create an action plan for how to put those skills into practice, how to monitor your progress, and how to improve any existing problems or shortcomings. 3. The general self-management skills of managers: World management expert Peter Drucker said, “Effective managers are becoming an extremely important resource for society, and the ability to be an effective manager has become a key indicator of personal success.” And the foundation of effectiveness lies in managers’ self-management. ” In other words, as the backbone and leader of a company or team, to manage others effectively, one must first manage oneself well ； To lead others well, one must first lead oneself well. Generally speaking, as a supervisor, one should possess nine self-management skills in order to manage oneself effectively. You can aim to develop these skills based on your own circumstances: (1) Role definition ability – understanding one’s own value and having a clear professional orientation ； (2) Goal management ability – grasping the principles of dealing with the world and defining clear goals for effort ； (3) Time management ability – Learn to manage time and maintain control over the key aspects ； (4) Effective communication skills – Mastering communication techniques to navigate situations smoothly ； (5) Emotional intelligence management ability – improving emotional IQ and fostering harmonious interpersonal relationships ； (6) Career management skills – Clarifying career paths and strengthening career management ； (7) Network management ability – Managing network resources to gain the support of valuable people ； (8) Health management ability – promoting health and harmony, maintaining high energy levels ； (9) Learning and innovation ability – Continuously learning and innovating for sustained development and progress. 4. General team leadership skills for managers: There is a well-known principle in management known as the \"lid principle,\" which states that your level of leadership determines the extent of your achievements; your achievements can never exceed your level of leadership. Napoleon also said, “There are only bad generals, no bad soldiers.” Self-management skills and team leadership skills are two fundamental sets of abilities that managers must possess, with neither one being dispensable. If self-management skills are the foundation for managers to achieve personal success, then team leadership skills are what ensure managers can bring success to their teams. By improving self-management skills, one can achieve \"small successes\" (highly performing individuals), while improving team leadership skills leads to \"large successes\" (highly performing teams). Generally speaking, a manager’s leadership skills can be enhanced and trained in the following nine areas: (1) Leadership skills – mastering leadership techniques and enhancing leadership charisma ； (2) Decision-making ability – Learn to make scientific decisions and avoid major mistakes ； (3) Performance management capability – focusing on goal implementation to improve team performance ； (4) Motivating subordinates’ abilities – Using motivational techniques to ignite their enthusiasm ； (5) Coach’s ability to develop subordinates – Coaches train their subordinates to enhance their capabilities ； (6) Authorization ability – skilled at delegating authority and practicing governance through non-interference ； (7) Team learning and innovation capability – continuous learning and innovation to maintain team vitality ； (8) Employee management ability – Understanding employee needs and practicing joyful management ； (9) Team organization ability – learning to coordinate a team and fostering unity and cohesion.

Learn through practice at work, and continue to study theories after work; then apply those theories to real situations. The focus is on accumulation – there may be no obvious advantages in the short term, but the benefits will become apparent after three or five years!