Month 1: Market Analysis
Week 1-2: Compensation Research - Analyze 100+ job postings - Identify skill premiums - Map skill combinations - Calculate ROI potentialWeek 3-4: Skill Selection - Choose one primary skill - Identify learning resources - Connect with practitioners - Set concrete goals
Month 2: Skill Acquisition
Week 5-6: Foundation Building - Complete core curriculum - Build basic proficiency - Apply to simple problems - Track progress dailyWeek 7-8: Real Application - Volunteer for projects - Solve business problems - Document results - Get feedback
Month 3: Value Capture
Week 9-10: Internal Marketing - Present results to leadership - Update team on capabilities - Lead skill-based initiative - Build internal reputationWeek 11-12: External Positioning - Update professional profiles - Publish thought leadership - Network with experts - Explore opportunities