July 2011
Intermediate to advanced
240 pages
6h 37m
English
Chapter 5
A Professional Development Model
Professional development planning processes all reduce in one way or another to answering the following questions:
- Where am I?
- Where do I want to go?
- How will I get there?
- How well am I doing?
These questions form a repeating sequence as the individual progresses along a defined career path to short-term and long-term positions. It is expected that changes in career direction will occur as the individual develops a better understanding of the job market and the opportunities it presents to them. If the individual is employed, there will be opportunities for advancement with their current employer too.
The senior management team (SMT) has a very definite role to play in this model. In coaching, mentoring, and developing the supply of professionals to staff complex project teams (CPTs), and to align with the demand for such professionals. It becomes clear how valuable the SMT's role will be to fulfilling the strategic goals of the organization.
In addition to your role in advocating and participating in professional development, you have a very self-serving role too. Qualifying for a position in the SMT is usually not an accidental event. It has to be planned for. Don't expect to get these promotions just because you are a nice person and happened to be hanging around the office when the opportunity arose. It can happen but it's like investing in the lottery. Since you own your career no one is going to do this for you. You will have ...