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How to Convince Your Boss to Pay For Professional Development

Harvard Professional Development

This is where professional development programs might help you. You may feel anxious by the prospect of talking to your boss about paying for a professional development program, but you shouldn’t. Make it clear that career growth is your priority, and good for your organization as well. Do Your Research.

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Guest post: Secondary school teachers and careers: Implications for training and CPD

Adventures in Career Development

Photo by RDNE Stock project on Pexels.com Thank you to David Andrews (Visiting Fellow at iCeGS) and co-author of The Careers Leader Handbook for this guest post. David Andrews For many years it has been argued that every teacher is a teacher of careers. I would argue yes, but we should not rely on this alone.

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Exploring the role of secondary teachers in building students career skills and knowledge

Adventures in Career Development

About the research Suzanne and I have been conducting a Delphi study to explore secondary teacher’s roles in careers education. We have noted that the existing literature on careers education in schools emphasises the importance of embedding career learning in the school and in the wider curriculum.

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What Future Executives Should Be Thinking About

Harvard Professional Development

How can emerging executives develop these skills? Seeking out professional and executive development opportunities is in the best interests of executives and their organizations. Harvard’s Division of Continuing Education (DCE) offers dozens of courses through Professional & Executive Development.

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Coach FEATURE: Nc Ndashi

The Coaching Tools Company

Type of Coach : Wellness and Career Coach. My favourite coaching moment came when I worked with the staff of an educational institution in helping them develop employee CPD and Wellness programs. During our working sessions, they developed and implemented strategies to improve efficiency and output. QUESTION 7.

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Transforming Skills Gaps into Opportunities: Strategies for Employee Upskilling

Vantage Circle

When employees perceive that their organization is invested in their professional growth, it boosts motivation and fosters a sense of loyalty. By empowering individuals to take charge of their career development, upskilling creates a fulfilling work environment.

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How to Choose a Leadership Development Program

Harvard Professional Development

You have many options for continuing your education, from conferences to traditional college courses. For seasoned professionals wanting to level up in their careers, one option provides both a short format and personalized, expert-level instruction. Explore Our Leadership Development Programs.