Obstacle is something that blocks one's way or prevents or hinders
progress. The success, on the other hand, is accomplishment of an aim or
purpose. So, the term ‘Obstacle to Success’ may be defined as something that
creates barriers/hindrance on the way to one’s accomplishment of the aim or
purpose.
Obstacle to success in terms of career development involves a lot of
dimensions covering professional as well as individual’s physique and psyche
which may be of the following types:
- Obstacles in terms of
Professional Aspects
- Obstacles in terms of
Moral Aspects
- Obstacles in terms of
Psychological Aspects
- Obstacles in terms of
Physical Aspects
- Obstacles in terms of
Attitudinal Aspects
- Obstacles in terms of
Training/motivational Aspects
Professional Aspects
- Insufficient professional knowledge
- Lack of practical knowledge & Skill
- Lack of quality/quantity/accuracy and perfection
- Inefficiency in making decision
- Inept in implementing decision
- Weakness in expression
- Lack of co-operation
- Lack of discipline & punctuality
- Lack of consciousness about security
- Lack of control over organizational information
- Lack in keeping the skill current
Moral Aspects
- Lack of honesty & integrity
- Excessive greed and avarice
- Indulgence in taking bribe
- Extravagant way of life
- Maintaining a selfish approach
- Indulgence in immoral activities beyond religious sanction
Psychological Aspects
- Lack of moral courage
- Lack of self confidence
- Hesitating attitude
- Introverted and hiding approach
- Maintaining negative attitude
- Lack of intelligence
- Lack of mental stability
- Lack of creativity
- Lack of innovation
- Lack of focus
Physical Aspects
- Lack of Physical fitness
- Frequent ailment
- Lack of physical energy
- Indolence and indifferent
Attitudinal Aspects
- Un-smart attitude
- Lack of leadership quality
- Sluggish approach to carry the instructions
- Bleak personality
- Lack of initiative & drive
- Apathy to do work
- Absence of right image
- Lack of self discipline
Training/motivational Aspects
1.
Lack of training
2.
Poor score in the training
3.
Lack of proper job rotation
4.
Inability to train the subordinate
5.
Lack of being motivated
6.
Lack of motivating ability
Source: Training Methodology