Professional Development - Vol. IV, Part I
Professional Development - Vol. IV, Part I
Professional Development - Vol. IV, Part I
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Implementation<br />
Implementing of the individuals plan does not imply that they cannot or should not<br />
change it once implementation is underway. Situations and circumstances can and do<br />
change.<br />
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Learning diary<br />
It is vital that the individual records their efforts and assess the benefits of their planned<br />
activities. The activities that they undertake may not always generate the results that<br />
were intended. Time spent reflecting on how they have tackled each activity and in<br />
assessing the outcomes will enable the individual to adjust their PPDP for the following<br />
year. Moreover, by recording their activities they will be building a complete record of<br />
their professional/personal development that can form the basis for long-term career<br />
progression.<br />
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Annual review/summary<br />
At the end of the twelve-month period, having reviewed the individuals activities they<br />
are required to complete the Summary Sheet. The process is repeated for the second<br />
and subsequent years by reviewing and updating your SWOT analysis and then<br />
drawing up a new PPDP.<br />
Registration for CPD shows the individuals own commitment to learning and allows<br />
them to consider best practice within the workplace.<br />
CPD for Sustainability <strong>Professional</strong>s<br />
The Institution of Sustainability <strong>Professional</strong>s requires all full Members (MISP) to<br />
undertake a minimum of 25 hours CPD per year as an essential component of<br />
professional life to ensure that they have the knowledge and experience to undertake<br />
their role as a sustainability professional in an effective manner.<br />
Chartered Institute of Personnel and <strong>Development</strong><br />
According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and <strong>Development</strong> (CIPD), CPD<br />
should:<br />
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be continuous - professionals should always be looking for ways to improve<br />
performance<br />
be the responsibility of the individual learner to own and manage<br />
be driven by the learning needs and development of the individual<br />
be evaluative rather than descriptive of what has taken place<br />
be an essential component of professional and personal life, never an optional<br />
extra<br />
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