Leadership Training - Keeping up with Technology

It’s no secret that keeping up with advances in technology is critical to surviving and thriving in the business world.

To move up the ladder in business, you must embrace new technology. If you don’t, there are plenty of other individuals who will be waiting to sweep past you.

 “The Lord has inspired men to invent these great tools,” he said. “Now if we don’t use them to teach His gospel, Satan will use them to lead the people astray” (Quote from Boyd K. Packer, The Holy Temple)

Our Leadership Training Meeting Theme for tonight is “Using Technology to Further the Purpose of Relief Society”. We want to help you understand and use the available technology from the Church by implementing it into your Ward programs as you see necessary.

When we talk about Technology the first thing most people think and say is:

I am not a “Techie”!!

Here are some ways to increase your savvy if you were not born a “techie”?

Get over your denial.
Avoid jumping to the conclusion that new technology will not affect you.

Don’t get hung up on the way you’ve always done things.

Think ahead.
Have a vivid imagination and think about all kinds of different possibilities for the way technology could impact you and your calling.


Embrace change.
It is always frightening to change, especially if you have been successful in what you are currently doing.

But with the waves of technology that are sweeping across the world, change is becoming the norm.

Seek a tech mentor.
Ask the advice from someone who actively engages with technology.


Set goals.
Outline clear, measurable goals to achieve mastery of a new technology, whether it’s creating a blog and posting once a week, or just to update your Facebook status.


Practice.
Like anything else, becoming a master of technology tools requires practice.

Commit to spending a set amount of time each week.

Stay current.
Keep up on technology trend to familiarize yourself with new tools.

 

“With the blessings of modern technology, we can express gratitude and joy about God’s great plan for His children in a way that can be heard not only around our workplace but around the world. Sometimes a single phrase of testimony can set events in motion that affect someone’s life for eternity.

President Uchtdorf - April General Conference 2011



The internet provides a way for Church members to find people in ways unimaginable a generation ago, and as technologies improve so will the Church member’s ability to share the gospel.

 final thought ......

“Does the use of technology and media invite or impede the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost in your life??