MASTER Risk Model - Learning Resources - Abilities

Vision & Goal Setting

Write one sentence describing how you want your role to grow this year—why does that growth matter to you?

Break one career goal into three smaller steps—focus on moving forward, not making it perfect.

Replace one vague to-do on your list with a clear action and deadline you can measure.

Set a weekly reminder: “Am I building career growth or just clearing tasks?”

Write one key goal on a sticky note and place it at your desk as a daily reminder.

Share your top goal with a teammate today—saying it aloud builds clarity and accountability.

Strategic Thinking

Choose one daily task and ask: “What long-term career skill does this build?” Write one sentence to define it.

Block 15 minutes to map one decision’s ripple effects—who it impacts at work now and later in your career.

Before your next team meeting, note the bigger picture behind the agenda—what outcome really matters?

Ask yourself before starting a new task: “What skill will this build for me in six months?”

Add a “so what?” column to your notes—push yourself to connect facts to impact and action.

Read an industry article and highlight one trend—ask how it could shape your role in a year.

Innovation Management

Identify one small frustration in your daily workflow and list three alternative ways to handle it today.

Ask a peer in another department how they approach a similar challenge—adapt one idea to your own role.

Spend 10 minutes sketching out a rough idea for a project—capture it quickly without editing.

Challenge yourself in your next meeting: “What if we didn’t do this step?”—see what ideas open up.

Use a random word generator and link the word to your current task—spark fresh associations.

Add a “New Ideas” tab to your notes—list five creative options you haven’t yet tested.

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