article thumbnail

How to Write a Professional Development Plan

Eat Your Career

This is the second article in a two-part series on the topic of Professional Development Plans. In the first part of this series, you learned that a professional development plan (or PDP) is a written document used to focus, evaluate and prioritize professional development goals and activities.

article thumbnail

2025 Resolution: Keep a Work Journal

Your Work, Your Way

We use written documentation in many ways in business, including proposals, which document what we can do, plans and reports, which document what we are going to do and how its going so far (or after completion.) We document incidents that affect safety, performance, and discipline.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Do I Really Need a Professional Development Plan?

Eat Your Career

If you’ve been following my work for any period of time, you know that I’m a big fan of Professional Development Plans (also referred to as PDPs). However, one question I repeatedly hear is this: Do I really need a professional development plan? It’s a living document, so it should evolve as you grow in your career.

article thumbnail

Advancing Your Career in a Remote Work Environment

Eat Your Career

In some cases, it may be smart to send a regular report or debrief document to highlight the work youve been doing. Invest in Professional Development This final tip is true for all professionals regardless of environment. Theres no better way to prepare yourself for advancement than by honing your professional skills.

Career 98
article thumbnail

Professional Development Plan Basics: The Purpose and Benefits of a PDP

Eat Your Career

This is the first article in a two-part series on the topic of Professional Development Plans. As a career coach, I spend a lot of time helping my clients create plans for professional growth. One of the most important tools we use is known as a Professional Development Plan or PDP. Ready to jump right in?

article thumbnail

How to become a teacher in South Africa

GetSmarter

Requirement for teaching Teaching requirements in South Africa include a combination of postgraduate education, registration, and continuing professional development. Professional development Teaching requires evolving students needs can change as society does. Professional development points schedule.

article thumbnail

Get Promoted at Work | Your 10-Point Plan

Career Advancement

Share your professional development goals for work with your boss. Ask your boss these questions: Why kind of data or information can I provide to document my progress? However, he did want to take steps to get promoted at the next available opportunity. Make it clear that you want a promotion. Don’t be shy.