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Every brain is different. So, it’s only natural that some learning activities will be more suited to your cognitive style than others. It’s up to each of us to understand our own individual preferences and invest in the kind of learning that truly supports our development needs.
Complacency describes a state of self-satisfaction that typically comes with a lack of awareness for potential deficiencies. It is one of the most significant—and common—threats to career growth. Learn how to identify signs of complacency in your own career and take action to prevent its dangerous onset.
We love to soak up new information and expand our horizons. But there’s a point when being an enthusiastic learner can turn into professional development overload. Acquiring knowledge is very beneficial, but trying to implement everything at once can be overwhelming (and really, it’s impossible!). Here are some practical tips to help you stay passionate about learning without going overboard.
Standout Skills refers to a particular kind of professional skillset with 4 distinct qualities. These are skills that excite leaders, make hiring managers pay attention, and often merit higher wages. Explore this concept and see if you possess standout skills!
Many people have had bad experiences with workplace training, which has led them to be resistant. That can be a problem if you want to engage in training for yourself or your team, and you’d like your organization to support it financially. If the mere idea of training makes people bristle, you have an uphill battle. Here are some of the most prevalent negative mindsets I’ve encountered about learning in the workplace and some thoughts on how we can help shift them.
Continuing Education Units (or CEUs) are often required to maintain professional certifications. If you’ve dedicated the time, energy, and attention necessary to obtain your certification, you certainly don’t want to lose it because you didn’t keep up with the requirements. In most cases, if you fail to meet the CEU requirements, you’ll have to requalify for the certification, which may include taking another exam. To avoid that kind of unnecessary stress, it’s important to properly manage and track your continuing education requirements.