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How to Convince Your Boss to Pay For Professional Development

Harvard Professional Development

Certificates, leadership programs, seminars, and conference sessions can be a time- and cost-effective way to fill gaps in your experience. If enrollment deadlines aren’t looming, annual performance reviews naturally lend themselves as the ideal time to talk about ways to improve your performance and meet your career goals.

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Personal development plans and how they can benefit your organization

MindManager

Set SMART goals. Once team members understand how their knowledge, interests, and skills relate to their career goals, each individual can identify areas for improvement. Start by talking with employees to gain insights into their career goals. 10% of learning should be formal.