by : Duncan Brodie

More and more professionals now have a mandatory requirement for Continuing Professional Development.? Others just decide to make a conscious decision to embark on a journey of development.? These days we have such a range of options open to us to support our development such as:

• Internet
• Classroom Courses
• Workshops
• Coaching
• Mentoring
• Shadowing senior people
• E-Books
• On-Line Courses
• Audios
• Associations
• Clubs
• Magazines

When considering your own development and what resources to utilise, think about the following:

1. What areas do?I want to develop?
2. How do?I learn best?
3. How much time have I got available to devote to the areas I want to develop?
4. What is the most effective way of acquiring the skills I want?
5. What do?I love doing?
6. What do I loathe doing?
7. What is the cost to me of not developing?
8. What are the benefits to me of investing in my development??
9. Who can help me stay on track?
10. How can?I make it fun?

At the end of the day there is no right or wrong way, just what works for you