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I was recently asked to design a session on professional development. It’s one session in a series intended for association professionals who want to broaden their understanding of association management in an interactive and engaging manner. One of my goals in designing this session was to make a compelling case (within the first 10 minutes) for association professionals, regardless of their primary functional area, to gain a greater appreciation for the importance of professional development.
If you face a problem that requires fast action, what took you so long to recognize and be prepared to act in your and the businesses long-term interests? Are we practicing to solve problems only for today and not the future? Let's not create more potholes to fill by not seeing and understanding their long-term impact.
In anticipation of its 100th anniversary, the National Restaurant Association launched its ServSuccess program, which provides online training and assessment programs.
Continuing education is core to nonprofits fostering success in their industries. And often, it goes beyond certification – especially in industries contending with a shortage of skilled labor.