While the phrase “the magic happens outside of your comfort zone” has been so oft-repeated it verges on cliche, it still remains true. In one’s personal and professional life, the comfort zone can be ...

'The stretch assignment challenges employees by placing them into uncomfortable situations in order to learn and grow.” - Bersin by Deloitte I've been doing some research on stretch assignments, and ...

You raised your hand for a stretch project, and — congratulations! — you’ve bagged the assignment. As an emerging leader, you were hoping to show your drive and ambition, but now that you have the ...

A “stretch assignment” is one that requires a worker to take a leap beyond his comfort zone and, in the process, pick up new skills. Long used in business as a career development tool, stretch ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Caroline Castrillon covers career, entrepreneurship and women at work. If you’re looking to accelerate your career growth this ...