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Shifting the Mindset Around Learning at Work

Mar, 2023 | Learning, Video

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.

How to Track Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to Maintain Professional Certifications

Feb, 2023 | Learning, Video

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.

Is Project Management Certification Right for You?

Jan, 2023 | Productivity

Project management certification can be a useful tool to advance your career, whether or not you’re a formal project manager or aspire to become one in the future. But it’s not right for everyone. If you’re considering it, this video will help you make an informed decision.

Your Best Investment is Always YOU

Jan, 2022 | Career Advancement

When it comes to your career, there’s one investment that will always yield the best, most sustainable, most reliable returns. Any time or money you spend on expanding your professional capabilities has a potential payoff that is greater than any other investment you could make. That sounds like an exaggeration, I know. But think of it this way…

The Next Admin Evolution Is Here

Apr, 2021 | Admin Advice, Webinar Announcement

To stay relevant in this field, administrative professionals will need to embrace an entirely new attitude and an advanced set of skills. This webinar explores the emerging elevated standard for the admin field, and offers strategies to help you thrive in this exciting new frontier.

Get More From Your Learning! Strategies to Make Professional Development More Effective

Mar, 2021 | Webinar Announcement

As a career-minded professional, you probably participate in a lot of development activities. Perhaps you attend training webinars and online classes; maybe you read books and listen to podcasts. Learning opportunities are prevalent, and you want to take advantage of them all! But how...

How to Get Ahead at Work Without a College Degree

Aug, 2019 | General Career Advice

When I was growing up, there was never a question about whether or not I would go to college. The only question was, where? I was very fortunate to come from a family with the financial means to make this my reality. However, not everyone has that same opportunity—and quite frankly, many don’t...

Professional Development Training: How to Leverage Learning

Oct, 2017 | Professional Development Training Series

This is part three of a three-part series where I’m covering the following topics: Part 1: Getting Leadership Approval Part 2: Retaining Information Part 3: Leveraging Learning (this article) In this article, I’ll share some strategies to help you use what you’ve learned in training. Previously, I...

Professional Development Training: How to Retain Information

Oct, 2017 | Professional Development Training Series

This is part two of a three-part series where I’m covering the following topics: Part 1: Getting Leadership Approval Part 2: Retaining Information (this article) Part 3: Leveraging Learning In this article, we’re diving into the big question: How do you effectively capture—and more importantly,...

Professional Development Training: How to Get Leadership Approval

Sep, 2017 | Professional Development Training Series

As a professional development trainer, I take a lot of pride in my work. My number one goal is to help ensure that participants get a TON of value from their training. In this 3-part series, I’ll be addressing some important topics to help you do just that. Articles in this series will be...

Are Professional Certifications Worth It?

Jun, 2017 | Career Advancement

One question I get a lot is around the topic of professional certifications. People want to know if they’re worth it. After all, professional certifications cost hundreds—if not thousands—of dollars. And most require a significant investment of time and energy on top of it. So, do professional...

Career Success A to Z: L is for Lifelong Learning

Feb, 2017 | A to Z Series

This article is part of a series. Learn more about it and access links to other articles in the series here. It’s no exaggeration to say that I truly believe one of the core reasons we are all here on this planet is to learn. As humans, we have been endowed with the amazing gift of intellect. To...

Education and Training

Shifting the Mindset Around Learning at Work

How to Track Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to Maintain Professional Certifications

Is Project Management Certification Right for You?

Your Best Investment is Always YOU

The Next Admin Evolution Is Here

Get More From Your Learning! Strategies to Make Professional Development More Effective

How to Get Ahead at Work Without a College Degree

Professional Development Training: How to Leverage Learning

Professional Development Training: How to Retain Information

Professional Development Training: How to Get Leadership Approval

Are Professional Certifications Worth It?

Career Success A to Z: L is for Lifelong Learning

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