The Wall Street Journal has an article on how some executives moved backward in order to acquire new skills as part of a longer career plan that would eventually lead them higher up. Moving back is risky, but sometimes, it’s worth the challenge. It’s a matter of conviction and knowing what you want. Following are some tips:

• Know and understand what skill gap you are trying to fill.
• Go towards something positive as opposed to running away from something negative.
• Embrace the intrinsic rewards of the move, which is not the money or the status, but the skills set.
• Have a safety net in case things don’t go according to plans.
• Don’t base your decision on emotions.
• It’s never too late to move.

How to Get Ahead by Going Backward, The Wall Street Journal

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