As the pace of working life continues
to quicken, our ‘’to do’’ list will grow along with it. The list usually covers the day-to-day
tasks. Items addressing our professional
development are rarely included on it. It
is essential to have a focused and strategic plan that helps to improve and
make significant professional developments.
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Key
Strategic to Support Professional Development
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1.
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Priorities
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-fit in the time for professional
development
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2.
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Set goals
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-get support,
understanding and commitment from colleagues and superiors
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3.
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Find a mentor
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-look to those you admire
-observe their work approach
-pick their brains
-absorb what they had to say
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4.
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Get resources
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-get assistance
from other managers or professional
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5.
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Ask for feedback
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-get an honest and objective self-analysis
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6.
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Work smart
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-adopt time
management strategies
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Get
more out of your day
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1.
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Strive for efficiency and effectiveness at
work
-prioritizes day activities
-don’t be afraid to say no to colleagues
request for your time
-set aside blocks of time to finish project
or meet a deadline
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2.
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Use the most
effective and appropriate form of communication
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3.
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Seek clarity of thought and purpose
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4.
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Set a duration
for meetings and stick to it
-make sure
meeting stick to the agenda
-focus on
agenda of meeting
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Professional development is important
for career aspiration and ambition. Find
the times to focus on how you can improve, innovate and grow professionally.
Sattar Bawany
Make
room for career growth
TheStar Thursday 28 July 2011
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