Tag Archive: professional development

Developing the next generation of business leaders

Posted 3rd August 2021 at 9:26 am

Regardless of the industry that you work in, the way in which you and your management team nurture the next generation of talent in the first decade of their careers can have a huge impact on their prospects for the future. Given that the world of business is constantly evolving, it can be quite difficult to pin down exactly what career progression looks like for your employees. However, one thing is certain, if we don’t develop the next generation, we will not have any future leaders.   So what can today’s business leaders do in order to support the development... Read more

Professional Development: Finding the Perfect Fit

Posted 10th May 2019 at 9:58 am

We all want our staff (including ourselves!) to be up to date with the latest skills, knowledge and understanding that enable us to do our jobs effectively. But how do we ensure that the professional development opportunities we access aren’t just an expensive time-wasting exercise?   Find the ‘hook’ You can only professionally develop someone if they want to engage in the process. This means finding a ‘hook’ that shows them the benefit of getting involved. That might be a payrise, a qualification, a promotion, or just the prospect of not getting sacked for being terrible at their job! The... Read more