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Traditional professional development plans in libraries may satisfy organizational or certification needs but do not necessarily satisfy employees’ needs, wants, and interests. What if we put ...

Creating a professional development plan for each team member is crucial for fostering growth and achieving business objectives. Begin by understanding the unique aspirations and strengths of each ...

Today, Jennifer Williams, a literacy specialist at Calliope Global and adjunct professor at Saint Leo University, examines current teacher professional development strategies and how they can be ...

Earning your degree and landing that first position in your career field of choice might seem like an exciting finish line to what’s been many years of academic preparation and training. But in ...

Lia Rae Edmunds was annoyed when her department asked for an individual development plan (IDP) after she started her postdoc in developmental biology. “I thought it was an unnecessary hoop to jump ...

There's universal agreement among HR leaders that, to increase employee performance, we must support their continual growth and development. A staggering 90% of HR managers agree that training ...

A well-planned staff development day can help your employees hone their skills, re-establish relationships with their co-workers and ignite new interest in projects and goals. You'll need to determine ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. As an entrepreneur or professional, you may ask yourself, how are my employees and I getting better each day? Even if you can answer that ...