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Overview
In This Module:
- Personal Development Plans
- Personal Development and Training Options
- Funding Your Personal Development and Training
Learning Path
Truth #7 – You are responsible for planning and pursuing your own development.
Tips for creating your own Personal Development Plan:
• Define what is important to you
• Decide what you want to achieve
• Identify what strengths you already have
• Identify what you need to improve and develop with time
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There are a wide variety of options for pursuing your development. It is up to you to decide which option or combination of options is right for you and your situation.
Development Options
• Certifications/Degrees
• Mastermind/Coaching Programs
• Other Training Options (e.g. Udemy, Coursera, etc.)
• READ!
• Remember that STEM Skills are not enough
• Communication Skills
• Curiosity
• Emotional Intelligence
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Just as there are a variety of options for pursuing your development, there are also options for funding your development. Again, it is up to you to decide which option or combination of options is best for you.
Funding Options
• Employer-funded – Talk with your Boss and see what your current company might offer
• Self-funded – Review your individual budget and see what makes sense
• Free – Mentors, local libraries
• Barter – Talk with friends and connections and see how you can mutually help each other
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Summary
“Growth is the great separator between those who succeed and those who do not. When I see a person beginning to separate themselves from the pack, it’s almost always due to personal growth.”
– John C. Maxwell
Remember – Your personal growth is up to you
• Personal Development begins with a plan
• You have many options for your Personal Development
• You have many options for funding your Personal Development
