{"id":12672,"date":"2024-11-20T10:43:35","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T15:43:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.wordpress.realogydev.com\/anywherere\/?post_type=insights&p=12672"},"modified":"2025-05-02T19:37:29","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T19:37:29","slug":"under-our-roof-cozy-up-to-career-development-this-november","status":"publish","type":"insights","link":"https:\/\/dev.wordpress.realogydev.com\/anywherere\/insights\/under-our-roof-cozy-up-to-career-development-this-november\/","title":{"rendered":"Under Our Roof: Cozy Up To Career Development This November"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the leaves change and temperatures drop, there\u2019s no better time to curl up with a good book, a hot drink, and a mindset geared toward growth. This Career Development Month, we\u2019re blending the warmth of fall with the importance of continuous learning. Our potential is limitless when we\u2019re willing to keep learning and growing. So, settle in, and let\u2019s talk about what it means to invest in ourselves.<\/p>\n

The Power of Continuous Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n

In real estate, as in life, the landscape is always evolving. Whether mastering new technology, staying updated on market trends, or honing leadership skills, a commitment to learning keeps us adaptable, resilient, and ready to take on any challenge. Continuous learning isn\u2019t just about acquiring new skills\u2014it\u2019s about expanding our minds and opening doors to new possibilities.<\/p>\n

This month, we asked a couple of Anywhere employees to share the books, podcasts, and resources that have sparked their curiosity and inspired their growth. \u00a0Jessica, Ivan, and Stephanie are great examples of team members who move with heart \u2013 one of our Anywhere Values. They bring a positive attitude to work as they seek to understand, value, and respect one another and the significance of the work we do in people\u2019s lives. Here\u2019s how they have prioritized their learning and taken the opportunities that Anywhere provides to a new level.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOver the past decade, I have advanced from an analyst to a Senior Program Agile Manager, leveraging my skills to obtain PMP, PMI-ACP, PMI-PBA, Scrum Master, and Product Owner certifications. My extensive experience in agile methodologies has driven successful project outcomes and reflects my commitment to continuous growth and excellence in program management and beyond.\u201d \u2013 Jessica Richardson, Sr. Agile Program Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cMy recent experience with continuous learning has come from hands-on opportunities. I became involved with trade organizations we sponsor or are members of (e.g. NAHREP) and our ERGs (e.g. One Voz). By being involved at the leadership level, I have learned to delegate tasks, prepare future events and meetings, manage projects, prepare budgets, essentially learn how to run a small business but on a volunteer level!\u201d \u2013 Ivan Hernandez, National Instructor<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u201cI started as a project specialist at Cartus and within 18 months I transitioned to a project coordinator role at Anywhere where I am helping manage a variety of projects. I obtained the \u2018Certified Associate in Project Management\u2019 and \u2018Scrum Master\u2019 certifications this year. I’m also preparing for other certifications in project management over the next couple of weeks. Keeping a growth mindset, being curious and willingness\u00a0to learn has helped me grow and build a network during my time at Anywhere.\u201d \u2013 Stephanie Nascimento, Project Coordinator<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s a curated list of recommendations from Anywhere colleagues to add to your \u201cTo Be Read\u201d or \u201cTo Be Listened To\u201d list this season:<\/p>\n

Books to Be Read<\/u><\/p>\n