Title: Identify opportunities for continuing professional development for all employees.
Course: Career Strategies (22250-36) > Section: Developing Professionalism in the Workplace

Identification may include

- attendance and involvement in department, division, staff, or other designated meetings
- on-the-job coaching and feedback
- serving as a conference leader or trainer
- formal presentations
- cross-training
- special assignments or team projects
- internal and external training opportunities
- coursework
- mentoring
- workshops
- membership in professional associations.

Process/Skill Questions:

- In what occupations is it essential for employees to participate in ongoing professional development?
- How can the effectiveness of professional development be measured?
- Why is a cross-trained employee of more value to a company?
- How might younger workers be able to mentor older workers?
- What is the role of the supervisor in developing employee skills?
- How can an employee identify professional development opportunities outside the workplace?
- Why is it important for leaders to continue pursuing professional development opportunities?