Take 10: Issue 9
This issue of The Navigator has focused on professional development. Here are ten key points to read and remember.
1 Human instinct
Lifelong learning, or professional development, is a natural human trait
2 Keep in touch
Navigators must keep current to be effective professionals
3 Anytime, anywhere
Professional development can be a casual process, which includes reading and listening
4 A formal process
Whereas CPD is a formal process involving the cycle of research, planning, recording and reflection
5 Winning friends and influencing people
CPD is an excellent tool for learning and is highly regarded by employers
6 The best things in life are free
Professional development need not be expensive, navigators can learn from books, manuals, magazines and the Internet
7 Mentoring matters
Mentoring and being mentored is often the best form of professional development
8 Keep learning; stay safe
Not maintaining knowledge can cause accidents, cost lives, and land you in jail
9 A lifelong commitment
CPD can and should be a lifelong process to support you through all your careers
10 Sharing is caring
It is always good to share knowledge and professional development materials (like The Navigator) with others