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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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