This is a sentiment mirrored by Lissa Perez from The Business Journal. “Challenging assignments are designed to push professionals out of their comfort zones, encouraging them to build robust new professional networks, and often take them outside of their home office or country.”
Perez includes a list of other options as challenging assignments:
1. Pursue a project outside your comfort zone or country
2. Find a sponsor to support and challenge you
3. Become a stronger leader of diverse teams
4. Watch for growth opportunities
5. Get out of that rut